Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann, 1824)
mediterranean fruit fly
strongly polyphagous
parasite
The larvae develop in a wide variety of soft, mostly relatively large, fruits.
host plants
Citrus reticulata, sinensis; Cydonia oblonga; Opuntia ficus-indica; Prunus armeniaca, persica.
distribution within Europe
notes
In subtropical areas a very serious pest.
references
Ebejer (2015a), Smit (2010a), White (1988a).