Incidence of Delia platura (Meigen) (Diptera: Anthomyiidae) in onion and scallion crops in Mexico

Authors

  • Manuel Alejandro Tejeda-Reyes Departamento de Parasitología Agrícola, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Carr. Federal Mexico-Texcoco Km 38.5, 56230, Texcoco, Estado de Mexico, Mexico
  • Alejandro Guillermo Rojas-Rosales Departamento de Parasitología Agrícola, Universidad Autónoma Chapingo, Carr. Federal Mexico-Texcoco Km 38.5, 56230, Texcoco, Estado de Mexico, Mexico
  • Carlos Patricio Illescas-Riquelme CONACYT / Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada, Departamento de Biociencias y Agrotecnología. Enrique Reyna H. 140, San José de los Cerritos, 25294, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico
  • Agustín Hernández-Juárez Departamento de Parasitología, Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro, Calzada Antonio Narro 1923, Buenavista, 25315 Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico

Abstract

This study reports the incidence of the seedcorn maggot, or bean seed fly, Delia platura (Meigen) (Diptera: Anthomyiidae), as a primary pest in commercial onion and scallion plantations in Puebla, Mexico. The larvae feed on the bulbs and the basal part of leaves. We found incidences of 5 to 52% of plants in commercial fields damaged by larvae.

Sumario En el presente estudio se reporta la incidencia del gusano de la semilla del maíz, o mosca de la semilla del frijol, Delia platura (Meigen) (Diptera: Anthomyiidae), como plaga primaria en plantaciones. Las larvas se alimentan de los bulbos y de la parte basal de las hojas. Se encontraron incidencias del 5 al 52% de plantas dañadas por larvas en plantaciones comerciales.

Key Words: root maggot; Allium cepa; bean seed fly; pest

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Author Biography

Carlos Patricio Illescas-Riquelme, CONACYT / Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada, Departamento de Biociencias y Agrotecnología. Enrique Reyna H. 140, San José de los Cerritos, 25294, Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico

Catedrático, Departamento de Biociencias y Agrotecnología

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Published

2023-01-15

Issue

Vol. 105, No. 4 (December 2022)

Section

Scientific Notes

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