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Wolbachia strains in cryptic species of the Anastrepha fraterculus complex (Diptera, Tephritidae) along the Neotropical Region.
Systematic and applied microbiology - 1 Jan 2017
Prezotto Leandro F, Perondini André L P, Hernández-Ortiz Vicente, Marino Celso L, Selivon Denise
Abstract excerpt
Infection by Wolbachia was described previously in eleven species of Anastrepha fruit flies some of which are important pests of fruticulture. One such species is the nominal Anastrepha fraterculus, the South American fruit fly, which actually comprises a complex of cryptic species. The suggestions of using Wolbachia for the control of these pest species, make imperative a more precise characterization of the...
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