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2025-01-23
Fruit flies: Challenges and opportunities to stem the tide of global invasions

September 27, 2024 | Annual Review of Entomology |

Researchers from the University of Thessaly in Greece, the Royal Museum for Central Africa in Belgium, Stellenbosch University in South Africa, and Cervantes Agritech in Australia collaborated on a study addressing the global challenge of fruit fly (Diptera Tephritidae) invasions. These pests pose significant threats to agriculture, with their spread facilitated by global trade in fresh produce, increased human mobility, and climate change.

The study highlights key factors that contribute to the establishment and dispersal of tephritids, including life-history traits, responses to environmental stress, dispersal dynamics, and genetic admixtures from novel populations. These traits enable fruit flies to adapt and thrive in new environments, despite significant biosecurity measures implemented in many countries. Tephritids are among the most intercepted taxa at ports of entry, and their presence often leads to costly eradication efforts when detected.

The researchers note that biosecurity remains underemphasized in discussions surrounding new multilateral trade agreements. Additionally, existing management strategies tend to focus on a few high-profile species, leaving the generality of many patterns speculative. This study underscores the need for comprehensive and adaptive biosecurity frameworks to mitigate the continued expansion of fruit flies, which remain a persistent threat to global agriculture despite ongoing efforts.

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