Biology:Anastrepha grandis
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Short description: Species of fly
| Anastrepha grandis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Tephritidae |
| Genus: | Anastrepha |
| Species: | A. grandis
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| Binomial name | |
| Anastrepha grandis (Macquart, 1846)
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Anastrepha grandis is a fruit fly, also known as the South American cucurbit fruit fly. It is a pest of various cultivated species of Cucurbitaceae, especially the pumpkin, squash and melon.[1] Anastrepha grandis is found in almost all South American countries.
Importance to agriculture
Once a pest of minor to moderate importance generally, it has become a rather important pest.[2][3] This kind of species is potentially of economic importance in Florida and southern Texas should it ever be introduced there.
References
- ↑ "Anastrepha grandis (South American cucurbit fruit fly)". http://www.cabi.org/isc/datasheet/5649.
- ↑ "Anastrepha grandis (Macquart)". http://delta-intkey.com/anatox/l/media/html/angranis.htm.
- ↑ "South American cucurbit fruit fly - Anastrepha grandis". http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/fruit/tropical/anastrepha_grandis.htm.
Wikidata ☰ Q10332579 entry
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