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Two new invasive species for Tokat province: Zaprionus indianus (Gupta, 1970) and Zaprionus tuberculatus Malloch, 1932 (Diptera: Drosophilidae)

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study was carried out in peach fields of Akyamaç, Kemalpaşa and Kömeç villages of Tokat centre in 2023. As a result of the observations made in the peach orchards of the mentioned villages, damaged peach fruits were cultured in the laboratory and Zaprionus tuberculatus Malloch, 1932 and Zaprionus indianus (Gupta, 1970) (Diptera: Drosophilidae), which are invasive species, were detected as a result of the culture processes. Especially Z. indianus was observed to be intensively reared from the cultures. These species are the first records for the insect fauna of Tokat province.

Source: Journal of Agricultural Faculty of Gaziosmanpasa University

DOI: 10.55507/gopzfd.1491599

Authors: Hüseyin Bilal Taşlioğlu, Betül Tarhanacı, Turgut Atay

Institution: Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi

Language: English

Topic: Diptera species taxonomy and behavior

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4401612026

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