Mitochondrial genome of Bactrocera fruit flies (Tephritidae: Dacini): features, structure, and significance for diagnosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

True fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are among the most destructive pests of fruit and vegetables worldwide and are on the top of quarantine pest lists. To respond effectively to a fruit fly invasion, we need to identify the species rapidly and reliably to understand its biological features and guide response decisions. Molecular techniques have been used to improve the diagnostic ability circumventing many difficulties of morphological identification. However, the commonly used Cytochrome Oxidase I (COI) gene lacks sufficient variation to distinguish species within Bactrocera species complexes. Here we conducted mitochondrial genome sequencing to identify additional genetic markers that could aid diagnosis of Bactrocera fruit fly species.

Results

We assembled

SUBMITTER: Castellanos NL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12309008 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature