Harmful Effects of Melon fly

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Bactrocera cucurbitae

Melon fly larvae infest cucurbit fruits, causing internal damage that may lead to significant crop loss and economic impact. Infested fruits can rot, potentially increasing disease transmission risk if consumed by humans.

What Type of Pest Is Melon fly?

Agricultural Pests

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Cucurbits such as melons, gourds, cucumbers, squash, and pumpkins

Host Plants Organs

Fruits

Damage Ways

Boring Plant Tissues

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

Larvae of melon fly bore into fruits of cucurbits, causing internal damage which can range from mild to severe. With few pests, the impact may be limited, but a high population can lead to significant crop loss. Damaged fruits can rot, leading to economic loss and potentially increasing the risk of disease transmission to humans consuming affected products.

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Euaresta bella

Euaresta bella is a species of tephritid or fruit flies in the genus Euaresta of the family Tephritidae. The larvae feed on Ambrosia artemisiifolia, the only known host. There is one generation per year.

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