Th e papay a frui t fly, toxotrypana curvicauda ger staecker, wa s introduce d int o florid a b y 190 5 kna b an d yother s 1914, wher e i t i s no w a majo r pes t o f papayas. Biology of the papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda, in. Although the reproductive biology of papaya fruit flies that were reared on papaya fruit carica papaya l. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Hymenopterous eggpupal and larvalpupal parasitoids of. Biology of the papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda, in florida by mason, arthur c. It first became established in the florida keys and miami, then spread throughout the state wherever. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Arthur charles, 1881publication date 1922 topics papaya, papaya fruitfly publisher. Different parts of the plant are employed in the treatment of different human and. Sorry, we are unable to provide the full text but you may find it at the following locations. Flies in a field cage generally mated when at least 6 days old. Adult reproductive biology, including fecundity and mating propensity, may be affected by larval host for insects such as the papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda that do not require protein to produce eggs. The insect was introduced into florida in 1905, most likely from the west indies on papaya shipments. For toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker, the major tephritid pest of papaya fruit carica papaya l. Fecundity and mating propensity of toxotrypana curvicauda. The aim of this research was to identify and to synthesize the volatile compounds emitted by calling males of t.
Scheffer e patrick woods b mdsajedul islam f cheslavo a. Toxotrypana is an obsolete genus of tephritid or fruit flies in the family tephritidae, now anastrepha. Influence of host fruit and conspecifics on the release of. This chapter describes some of the important quarantined pests, as well as some of the treatments that can be used for their control and the effects of the commercially developed or potential insect quarantine treatments and systems on the quality of tropical and subtropical fruits, thus allowing the evaluation of the potential of the. Download pdf download all download jpeg 2000 download text proceedings of the entomological society of washington.
In shortlived insects odour response generally declines rapidly with increasing age, but how increasing age affects the olfactory response of longlived insects is less known and there may be different lifetime patterns of olfactory response. First record of diachasmimorpha longicaudata ashmead. Toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker were also captured in very low numbers with this system. Reproductive behavior of the papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda. Toxotrypana curvicauda, the papaya fruit fly, is a species of fruit fly in the family tephritidae. The papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker, is a widely distributed pest of papaya.
Papaya fruit fly toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker fig. Macquart, the south american fruit fly anastrepha fraterculus complex, and the papaya fruit fly toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker, impacting major commercial and subsistence crops such. Page designed through the cooperative efforts of interagency itis teams. Details biology of the papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana. Moreover, females oviposited only in lowsugar content papaya fruits, and mostly about 88% in lowsugar content cuaguayote fruits with a small fraction about 12% of the eggs laid in mediumsize and large fruits. Toxotrypana curvicauda toxtcuworld distribution eppo. Toxotrypana curvicauda, was trapped on two occasions but none was reared from papaya fruit. Thus, it may be advantageous to this species to use papaya as its host. Tephritidae in small to mediumsize cuaguayote and papaya fruits with low sugar content download download pdf. Anastrepha curvicauda gerstaecker 1860, new combination, anastrepha littoralis blanchard. A maleproduced sex pheromone of the papaya fruit fly,toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker, was isolated from volatiles.
The anterior spiracles are longer than in most other known fruit fly larvae. Your use of this pdf, the bioone web site, and all posted and associated content. Braconidae parasitizing the papaya fruit fly toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker 1860. Closeup video analysis revealed that, during this dipping behavior, a clear viscous substance emanating from the cercus. Two lowcost food attractants for capturing toxotrypana. Quarantine pests of tropical and subtropical fruits and their. Papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker. First record of diachasmimorpha longicaudata ashmead 1905 hymenoptera. The release of tephritid sex pheromones depends significantly on the age of the male, the social context presence of conspecifics and chemical context host volatiles. Biology of the papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda. View of oviposition by toxotrypana curvicauda diptera.
We discuss our findings in relation to current knowledge of t. Tephritidae in small to mediumsize cuaguayote and papaya fruits with low sugar content. Green papaya peel extract also increased mated female attraction to male pheromone, but only at the highest pheromone release rates tested. Cephalopharyngeal skeleton with large convex mouth. Isolation, identification, and synthesis of maleproduced. Tephritidae, has several known hosts apart from the commercially valuable papaya carica papaya l capparales. Diseases and pests, florida, papaya, papaya fruitfly. Olfaction is an essential sensory modality of insects which is known to vary with age. In this study, the influence of host fruit and conspecific males and females on the emission of the pheromonal compound 2methyl6vinylpyrazine 2,6 mvp by toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker males was investigated under. We do not use these to store personal information about you. Tephritidae 3 has the appearance of a smooth caudal end.
The extraction of the compounds emitted by one hundred males was done with a dynamic aeration sq, using hexanic extract. World distribution of toxotrypana curvicauda toxtcu eppo global database. Biology of the papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda, in florida by 1881 arthur c. Toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker, were observed and. Pp1 efficacy evaluation of plant protection products. Tephritidae t2 proceedings of the entomological society of washington. Tephritidae based on molecular characters author links open overlay panel ximo mengual a c peter kerr b allen l. It is an important pest of papaya in florida and other areas of the neotropics weems 1969. Papaya fruit fly suggested common name, toxotrypana. Media related to toxotrypana curvicauda at wikimedia commons.
Pdf reproductive behavior of the papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana. The papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker, is the principal. Antennal morphology and funicular sensilla of male and female papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker, were studied with light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Malerhagoletis boycei flies cresson have been shown previously to guard egglaying punctures on host walnut juglans major fruit. Tephritidae these are the most serious fruit fly species of papaya in the asian region and the americas, respectively white and elsonharris, 1992. Toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker was attacked only by an. Phylogenetic relationships of the tribe toxotrypanini diptera. The papaya fruit fly toxotrypana curvicauda is found in both brazil and costa rica. The pharyngeal skeleton is particularly distinctive due to the sclerotization along the dorsal margin of the pharyngeal plate. For full access to this pdf, sign in to an existing account, or purchase an. Phylogenetic relationships of the tribe toxotrypanini. The papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker, is the principal insect pest of. Isolation, identification, and synthesis of maleproduced sex. In addition to pest risks from fruit flies, there are several.
Toxotrypana curvicauda, tephritidae, pest management, habitat manipulation. Habitat manipulation to reduce papaya fruit fly diptera. Papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker citeseerx. Ty book ti biology of the papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda, in florida. Antennal sensilla of toxotrypana curvicauda diptera. Tephritidae eeny21in148 the papaya fruit fly is the principal insect pest of papaya throughout the tropical and subtropical areas of the new world. Papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker insecta.
A green papaya fruit or an extract of green papaya fruit peel increased unmated female papaya fruit fly toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker attraction to male pheromone at low pheromone release rates. Keep up to date with the latest news via these social media platforms. Papaya fruit fly suggested common name, toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker insecta. In 1994, it became the first longpublished, refereed, natural science journal to make its content available on the internet and the first journal to use pdf for that purpose. Reproductive behavior of the papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana.
General information about toxotrypana curvicauda toxtcu. Males mounted ovipositing or probing females in attempts to mate. Toxotrypana curvicauda females oviposited in mediumsize to small but not large fruits of either papaya or cuaguayote. Proposed rule for importation of papayas from brazil and costa rica environmental assessment, february 1998.
Florida entomologist an international journal for the americas has published reports of research on insects and other arthropods since 1917. Biology of the papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda, in florida. Tephritidae article pdf available in florida entomologist 914. The papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker, is the principal insect pest of papaya carica papaya l. Biology of the papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda, in florida related titles. During field observations of papaya fruit flies, toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker, on papaya plants, most activity occurred in late afternoon and evening and was concentrated on or near fruit. Hosted by the usgs core science analytics and synthesis. Mikimyia furcifera bigot, 1884 toxotrypana fairbatesi munro, 1984 toxotrypana curvicauda, the papaya fruit fly, is a species of fruit fly in the family tephritidae. Synthetic 2methyl6vinylpyrazine elicited typical pheromonal responses from unmated mature female flies such as. Ty jour ti new host plant and distribution records in mexico for anastrepha spp. Pdf antennal sensilla of toxotrypana curvicauda diptera.
During field observations of papaya fruit flies, toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker, on papaya plants, most activity occurred in late afternoon and e. A central american program for fruit fly control springerlink. Pdf influence of age, time and plant on toxotrypana. Toxotrypana curvicauda females were found to oviposit in both papaya and cuaguayote in the laboratory. Braconidae attacking toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker diptera. Tephritidae 3 on the caudal end of the larva, and a bifid anal elevation. The papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker diptera. It is native to the tropics of the americas but now is widely cultivated in other tropical regions of the world for its edible melonlike fruit, which is available throughout the year 125. Effects of advanced age on olfactory response of male and. The fruit fly complex present in central america anastrepha, spp toxotrypana curvicauda and ceratitis capitata, causes significant annual losses in yield and quality of fruit production. Toxotrypana is the senior name, anastrepha is recognized as valid because of the much greater economic signi. Synthetic 2methyl6vinylpyrazine elicited typical pheromonal responses from unmated mature female. Details new host plant and distribution records in.
Mar 31, 2012 papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker insecta. Continuing to use this website means you agree to our use of cookies. Categorization of toxotrypana curvicauda toxtcu this website uses cookies our website uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best possible online experience. A maleproduced sex pheromone of the papaya fruit fly, toxotrypana curvicauda gerstaecker, was isolated from volatiles collected from air passed over calling males and was identified as 2methyl6vinylpyrazine by comparative gasliquid chromatographic and spectroscopic evidence. Braconidae, parasitizing papaya fruit fly larvae toxotrypana curvicauda.
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