Evidence that recent climatic changes have expanded the potential geographical range of the Mediterranean fruit fly.

ABSTRACT: The species distributions migration poleward and into higher altitudes in a warming climate is especially concerning for economically important insect pest species, as their introduction can potentially occur in places previously considered unsuitable for year-round survival. We explore the expansion of the climatically suitable areas for a horticultural pest, the Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly) Ceratitis capitata (Diptera, Tephritidae), with an emphasis on Europe and California. We reviewed and refined a published CLIMEX model for C. capitata, taking into consideration new records in marginal locations, with a particular focus on Europe. To assess the model fit and to aid in interpreting the meaning of the new European distribution records, we used a time series climate dataset to explor

SUBMITTER: Szyniszewska AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10828498 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature