Invasive drosophilid pests Drosophila suzukii and Zaprionus indianus (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in Veracruz, Mexico

Authors

  • Rodrigo Lasa Instituto de Ecología AC, Red de Manejo Biorracional de Plagas y Vectores, 91070 Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico
  • Eduardo Tadeo Instituto de Ecología AC, Red de Manejo Biorracional de Plagas y Vectores, 91070 Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico

Keywords:

invasive pest, CeraTrap, Psidium guajava

Abstract

The invasive drosophilid pests Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) and Zaprionus indianus Gupta (Diptera: Drosophilidae) were captured in traps baited with hydrolyzed protein lures during a trial aimed at monitoring Anastrepha flies infesting guava, Psidium guajava L. (Myrtales: Myrtaceae) in Xico, Veracruz, Mexico, during Sep 2014. This is the first record of these species in Veracruz State. These exotic species represented over 80% of the total drosophilid flies captured. Studies on the commercial impact of these pests in guava and in the production of other fruit species in the region should be considered a priority.

 

Sumario

Las especies invasoras Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) and Zaprionus indianus Gupta (Diptera: Drosophilidae) fueron capturadas en trampas utilizadas para el moniotoreo de moscas del genero Anastrepha en árboles de guayaba, Psidium guajava L. (Myrtales: Myrtaceae) en Xico, Veracruz, México, durante el mes de septiembre 2014. Más del 80% de las drosophilas capturadas en las trampas correspondieron a las especies invasoras. Se considera una prioridad realizar estudios sobre el impacto comercial de estas plagas en guayaba y en la producción de otras especies de frutos de la región.

 

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Author Biographies

Rodrigo Lasa, Instituto de Ecología AC, Red de Manejo Biorracional de Plagas y Vectores, 91070 Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico

Red de Manejo Biorracional de Plagas y Vectores

Eduardo Tadeo, Instituto de Ecología AC, Red de Manejo Biorracional de Plagas y Vectores, 91070 Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico

Red de Manejo Biorracional de Plagas y Vectores

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Issue

Vol. 98, No. 3 (September 2015)

Section

Scientific Notes

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