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In 1989, a sudden invasion of Mediterranean fruit flies (Ceratitis capitata, "medflies") appeared in California and began devastating crops.Scientists were puzzled and said that the sudden appearance of the insects "defies logic", and some speculated "biological terrorists" were responsible. [1]
Larvae of C. capitata have been described as having a common fruit fly larval shape that is cylindrical with a narrow anterior end and flattened caudal tail. [1] By the end of the third and final instar of the medfly, the larvae measure between 7 and 9 millimetres (35 ⁄ 128 and 45 ⁄ 128 in) and about 8 fusiform areas.
Heppner JB. 1988. Larvae of fruit flies IV. Dacus dorsalis (Oriental fruit fly) (Diptera: Tephritidae). Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry Entomology Circular 303: 1-2. Foote RK, Blanc FL. 1963. The fruit flies or Tephritidae of California. Bulletin of the California Insect Survey 7: 1-117.
A tiny insect is posing a big problem to California crops. Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to spend $22 million to address it.
"Invasive fruit flies are among the most destructive and costly pests globally, threatening more than 400 species of fruits and vegetables, including many of California's most valuable crops such ...
A 79-square-mile section of Los Angeles County has been placed under quarantine after an invasive fruit fly known as Tau was discovered in Stevenson Ranch, the California Department of Food and ...
Bactrocera tau), the pumpkin fruit fly or the tau fruit fly, is a species of fruit fly in the family Tephritidae. The species is native to tropical and subtropical Asia. [1] It is a major pest species of melons and other cucurbits. [citation needed] In 2023 the tau fruit fly was found in California.
One person has died, the CDC said. Home & Garden. Medicare