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This genus contains around 100 species of picture-winged flies mainly found in America but some species have a wider distribution. It includes several pests which attack for example sweet corn. | This genus contains around 100 species of picture-winged flies mainly found in America but some species have a wider distribution. It includes several pests which attack for example sweet corn. | ||
| − | On maize, the 1st instar larvae feed on the corn silk, disrupting pollination. Later the larvae enter the cobs, making them unmarketable. A corn ear may be infested by hundreds of larvae and a whole truckload of cobs may be rejected because of kernel injuries. | + | On maize, the 1st instar larvae feed on the corn silk, disrupting pollination. Later the larvae enter the cobs, making them unmarketable. A corn ear may be infested by hundreds of larvae and a whole truckload of cobs may be rejected because of kernel injuries. The mature larvae leave the cobs and usually pupate in the ground. |
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Revision as of 09:38, 29 April 2015
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Euxesta (genus) Loew, 1868 - (picture-winged flies)
This genus contains around 100 species of picture-winged flies mainly found in America but some species have a wider distribution. It includes several pests which attack for example sweet corn.
On maize, the 1st instar larvae feed on the corn silk, disrupting pollination. Later the larvae enter the cobs, making them unmarketable. A corn ear may be infested by hundreds of larvae and a whole truckload of cobs may be rejected because of kernel injuries. The mature larvae leave the cobs and usually pupate in the ground.
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| • English: | corn silk flies |
| • Español: | moscas de la seda del maiz |
Other crops like sugarcane, sorghum or tomatoes may also be attacked. Currently, frequent insecticide applications is the main control method.
The literature database currently contains 28 publications for Euxesta (genus). Please note that literature records for genera may not be complete. See box above on left for queries from the literature database.
Currently, the following species have been entered into the system:
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