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Development and Impact of the Spotted Wing Drosophila,Drosophila suzukii, in Florida Strawberries

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae), an Asian pest of strawberries and other thin-skinned fruit, was first detected in the Americas in California in the fall of 2008, and its first discovery in Florida came on 4 August 2009 in Hillsborough Co. Although D. suzukii is now found throughout much of Florida, no commercially damaging larval infestations have been reported in fresh market strawberries. Although other drosophilids were present in surveys, only Drosophila melanogaster appears to be a formidable competitor for D. suzukii in strawberries and may prevent or even conceal economic damage in strawberries held for processing.

Source: International Journal of Fruit Science

DOI: 10.1080/15538362.2012.696992

Authors: David Dean, James F. Price, Gary Steck, Curtis A. Nagle

Institutions: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture, University of Florida, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Language: English

Topic: Insect behavior and control techniques

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Strawberry Growers Association, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service