Still room for more flies: two new records and an updated key to Anastrepha species (Diptera, Tephritidae) from Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Abstract
Fruit flies have been intensively studied in Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brazil, given their importance in temperate fruit production. Consequently, several fruit-fly surveys using McPhail traps have been conducted in fruit production hubs, revealing Anastrepha Schiner, 1868 diversity in the state. However, the association of fruit flies with host plants remains poorly known. In this note, we report for the first time Anastrepha consobrina (Loew, 1873) and A. punctata Hendel, 1914 in RS, both collected in traps. A key to the Anastrepha species recorded in the state is also presented.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Insect behavior and control techniques
Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
Insect Pheromone Research and Control
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Check List
- Publisher
- Pensoft Publishers
- Volume
- 22
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 526–534
- Publication date
- 10 June 2026
- Language
- EN