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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Obdulia L. Segura-Leon, Brenda Torres-Huerta, Alan Ruben Estrada-Perez, Juan Cibrian-Tovar, Fidel De la Cruz Hernandez-Hernandez, Jose Luis Cruz-Jaramillo, Jose Salvador Meza-Hernandez, Fabian Sanchez-Galicia
Summary: This study represents the first effort to identify, classify, and characterize six chemosensory gene families in the Mexican fruit fly A. ludens, contributing significantly to the genetic databases of insects, particularly dipterans.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
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Agronomy
Jose Arredondo, Juan F. Aguirre-Medina, Jose S. Meza-Hernandez, Jorge Cancino, Francisco Diaz-Fleischer
Summary: The effects of two insecticide growth regulators, methoprene and pyriproxyfen, on the sexual maturation and mating competitiveness of male fruit flies were compared. The results showed that pyriproxyfen accelerated sexual development without reducing mating propensity, making it a suitable alternative to methoprene. Both compounds equally reduced male survival.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Cecilia Castro-Lopez, Carlos Pascacio-Villafan, Martin Aluja, Hugo S. Garcia, Aaron F. Gonzalez-Cordova, Belinda Vallejo-Cordoba, Adrian Hernandez-Mendoza
Summary: This study assessed the biosafety of Limosilactobacillus fermentum J23 using the Mexican fruit fly as a model. The results showed that L. fermentum J23 did not have toxic effects on adult flies and led to improved locomotor activity and extended lifespan in female flies. When administered to larvae, the strain also increased adult emergence, sex ratio, and flight ability. However, further studies are needed to establish its biosafety in humans.
PROBIOTICS AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROTEINS
(2022)
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Entomology
Larissa Guillen, Lorena Lopez-Sanchez, Olinda Velazquez, Greta Rosas-Saito, Alma Altuzar-Molina, John G. G. Stoffolano Jr, Monica Ramirez-Vazquez, Martin Aluja
Summary: This study observed and described the different types of sensilla and other unknown structures in the antenna of the Mexican Fruit Fly. The aim was to update the knowledge of these structures and their functions in the perception of odors, temperature, humidity, and movement. The findings are important in understanding the behavior of this pest insect and developing environmentally friendly control methods.
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Agronomy
Cristiano Machado Teixeira, Alexandra Peter Kruger, Dori Edson Nava, Flavio Roberto Mello Garcia
Summary: The study used the Maximum Entropy method to model the potential distribution of the South American cucurbit fruit fly, indicating extensive environmental suitability in continents with tropical and subtropical climates. Average annual temperature and rainfall were identified as the main prediction variables for the establishment of the fly in new territories.
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Entomology
Jorge Cancino, Amanda Ayala, Laura Rios, Patricia Lopez, Lorena Suarez, Sergio M. Ovruski, Jorge Hendrichs
Summary: This study investigated the effect of different radiation doses on the emergence of parasitoids and the consequences on the host in Anastrepha obliqua larvae. The results showed that there was a positive relationship between radiation dose and parasitoid emergence, while the weight and mortality of the host larvae were not affected by radiation. The number of scars and immature stages per host puparium were lower in younger larvae. Only Utetes anastrephae showed more superparasitism at lower radiation doses.
BULLETIN OF ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Entomology
Aime Vazquez, Kevin R. Cloonan, Barukh B. Rohde, Micah A. Gill, Lisa K. Mosser, Jonathan H. Crane, Daniel Carrillo, Paul E. Kendra
Summary: The efficacy and longevity of different fruit fly lures were compared in field tests in Florida. The traps baited with a mixture of hydrolyzed torula yeast and borax captured the highest number of fruit flies and non-target Diptera. The commercial 2C cone lure was found to be more attractive to the Caribbean fruit fly and remained effective for up to 8 weeks.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
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Entomology
Diego Martins Magalhaes, Mirian Fernandes Furtado Michereff, Adalecio Kovaleski, Beatriz Aguiar Giordano Paranhos, Dori Edson Nava, Miguel Borges, Raul Alberto Laumann, Maria Carolina Blassioli-Moraes
Summary: Fruit flies deposit a host-marking pheromone after oviposition to minimize overexploitation of hosts. In laboratory experiments, the faeces extract from mated female A. fraterculus was found to reduce fruit infestation by both conspecifics and heterospecifics. The faeces extract from mated female fruit flies contained higher amounts of specific compounds compared to that of mated males.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
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Entomology
Ricardo Vanegas-Carrillo, Jose Francisco Ramirez-Davila, Roberto Rivera-Martinez
Summary: Fruit production is a significant source of income globally but is often affected by pests. Research found that the Mexican fruit fly population in orchards exhibits an aggregate distribution, which can be helpful in guiding control measures.
REVISTA COLOMBIANA DE ENTOMOLOGIA
(2021)
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Entomology
Mayren Sanchez-Rosario, Diana Perez-Staples, Javier Valle-Mora, Daniel Sanchez-Guillen, Lorena Ruiz-Montoya, Pablo Liedo
Summary: The study found that in Anastrepha ludens and Anastrepha obliqua, female fruit flies did not choose mates based on male size, as wild females preferred wild males regardless of size. There was no significant advantage in mating success for large mass-reared males compared to small ones. However, differences were found in morphometric traits between mass-reared and wild males in both species.
BULLETIN OF ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Entomology
Maria Dina Estrada-Marroquin, Jorge Cancino, Daniel Sanchez-Guillen, Pablo Montoya, Pablo Liedo
Summary: The morphology and immature development of Utetes anastrephae, a parasitoid of Neotropical fruit fly larvae, were studied in two species of larval hosts. The development of the parasitoid consisted of three stages: egg, larva with three larval instars, and pupa. The study found that host antagonistic activity was only evident in A. obliqua during the egg-first instar development. This research provides important knowledge for the biological control of fruit flies.
ARTHROPOD STRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
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Entomology
Edwin Ramirez-Santos, Pedro Rendon, Georgia Gouvi, Antigone Zacharopoulou, Kostas Bourtzis, Carlos Caceres, Kenneth Bloem
Summary: The study documents the development and characterization of a new genetic sexing strain (GSS) for A. ludens to enhance the efficacy of the sterile insect technique (SIT) against this pest species.
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Entomology
Jiri Trombik, Samuel F. Ward, Allen L. Norrbom, Andrew M. Liebhold
Summary: This study aims to better understand and predict the risks of fruit fly invasions by analyzing the biological and socioeconomic factors that explain invasions. The analysis reveals that climatic similarity and the gross domestic product of invaded countries significantly increase the incidence of invasion, while distance to the native range has a negative effect on invasion probability. Despite prevention efforts, new invasions may continue to occur, and established species may expand their ranges.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
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Entomology
Bacilio Salas, Hugh E. Conway, Don C. Vacek, Cristopher Vitek, Erin L. Schuenzel
Summary: Mexican fruit fly poses a major threat to fruit production, and control measures involve the production of sterile flies and their aerial release. Pathogenic bacteria of the genus Providencia were found in rearing facilities and various stages of the fruit fly, causing significant reductions in larval and pupal yield.
JOURNAL OF INSECT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Entomology
Rodrigo Lasa, Trevor Williams
Summary: The West Indian fruit fly, Anastrepha obliqua, is attracted to increasing concentrations of ammonia solutions, but the attraction to commercial attractants or alkalized yeast is not correlated with ammonia release. Fruit fly attraction is dependent on a complex range of food-derived semiochemicals, including ammonia, from protein food sources in different stages of decomposition.