Anonymous
26 June 2019
Adults
Related invasive species
- Anastrepha grandis
Related Farm Practice
- Feeding
- Damage
Impact
A. grandis is a pest of various cultivated species of Cucurbitaceae, especially pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.), squash (Cucurbita spp.) and melon [ Cucumis melo ]. It occurs in the Andean countries, Paraguay, southern Brazil, and northern Argentina. It has been intercepted at ports in the USA, indicating its potential for spread via infested fruits.
Has Cabi datasheet ID
5649
Symptons
The main damage is caused by the larvae, which feed inside the fruit and tunnel through it to exit for pupation. The larval feeding often causes premature fruit drop from the plant and usually rotting of the damaged tissues.
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