Zaprionus indianus
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Zaprionus indianus Gupta, 1970 - (African fig fly)
The fly is native to Africa and Asia and has been introduced into South America (first record in 1999), possibly through infested fruits. It has spread quickly to various countries and regions in America (first record from Florida in 2005 and from Mexico in 2006). Z. indianus breeds in various types of fruits, but mainly in overripe, damaged and fallen fruits. It disperses mainly through the transport of contaminated fruits.
A large variety of fruit types can be attacked during the ripening stage, like fig, longan, guava, etc. In 2012 infested grapes were found in Virginia, U.S.A. Reported yield losses have been low, but in figs losses of around 50% have been reported from Brazil.
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| • English: | African fig fly |
| • Español: | mosca Africana de la higuera |
| • Português: | mosca-africana-do-figo |
The development from egg to adult lasts around 5-6 weeks and there are several generations per year. The adult is about 3½ mm long, yellowish-brown with 4 distinct longitudinal white stripes bordered by black. Two along head and pronotum and 2 more along the sides of the thorax.
Synonyms:
Zaprionus paravittiger
