Thursday 19 May 2022

Black Fig Fly: A New Invasive Pest in California | Entomology Today

black fig fly (Silba adipata)

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Black fig fly is a specialized pest of figs native to the Mediterranean region and first reported in the U.S. in 2021, in southern California. This fly is a threat to commercial fig production, and while little is known about it, researchers are now working to improve our knowledge of black fig fly ecology and management.

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