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Lethality of cold to third instars, pupae, and pharate adults of the Mexican fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae).

Author(s) : HALLMAN G. J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

The tolerance of Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens, 3rd-instar larvae and pupal stages to 1.1 °C was evaluated. A major implication of this study is that cold-treated fruits are usually packed before treatment, and larvae could conceivably emerge and pupate within the packaging before temperatures are reduced to sufficient levels to stop development. Fruits should not be held at temperatures after packaging that allow sufficient time for fruit fly development to the phanerocephalic pupa.

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  • Original title: Lethality of cold to third instars, pupae, and pharate adults of the Mexican fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae).
  • Record ID : 2001-0264
  • Languages: English
  • Source: J. econ. Entomol. - vol. 92 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1999

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