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An Australian Drosophilid (diptera) on Eucalyoptus and Eugenia (myrtaceae) Flowers in Madagascar

Year: 1989

Type: article

Abstract: Drosophila flavohirta Malloch is adapted to life in flowers of Eucalyptus spp. (Myrtaceae) and is widespread in Australia; it is probably an indigenous Australian species. The fly has spread to southern Africa where its proliferation has been associated with falls in honey production. We here record it from Madagascar where it was found in abundance in flowers of Eugenia sp. (Myrtaceae) as well as on Eucalyptus. We predict that it will be found in other parts of the world.

Source: Australian Journal of Entomology

DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-6055.1989.tb01193.x

Authors: S. F. McEvey, S. Aulard, O. Ralisoa‐Randrianasolo

Institutions: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, University of Antananarivo

Language: English

Topic: Diptera species taxonomy and behavior

Subfield: Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

OpenAlex ID: W2082710550

FWCI: 0.569

Cites: 13

Cited by: 7

Related to: 10