Effect of host fruit, temperature and Wolbachia infection on survival and development of Ceratitis capitata immature stages.

ABSTRACT: The Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae), holds an impressive record of successful invasions promoted by the growth and development of international fruit trade. Hence, survival of immatures within infested fruit that are subjected to various conditions during transportation seems to be a crucial feature that promotes invasion success. Wolbachia pipientis is a common endosymbiont of insects and other arthropods generating several biological effects on its hosts. Existing information report the influence of Wolbachia on the fitness traits of insect host species, including the Mediterranean fruit fly. However, little is known regarding effects of Wolbachia infection on immature development in different host fruits and temperatures. This study was conducted to de

SUBMITTER: Dionysopoulou NK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7082022 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature