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
polyphagous
Citrus reticulata, sinensis; Coffea arabica; Cydonia oblonga; Ficus carica; Fragaria vesca; Opuntia ficus-indica; Passiflora edulis; Prunus armeniaca, persica; Pyrus communis.
distribution within Europe
notes
In subtropical areas a very serious pest.
references
Dirlbeck (1974a), Ebejer (2015a), El Harym & Belqat (2017a), Fazel, Fallahzadeh & Gheibi (2011a), Merz (1992a), Neuenschwander & Freidberg (1983a), Penado, Smit, Franquinho Aguiar, ao (2020a), Smit (2006a, 2010a), Soltanizadeh, Saghaei & Ostovan (2015a), White (1988a).