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Peggy Greb,
USDA Agricultural Research Service,
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Mediterranean Fruit Fly (Medfly) (Ceratitis capitata) is an insect pest of fruits and vegetables. It is a native of Africa and was first detected in Hawaii in 1910.

While established in Hawaii, the US mainland infestations are quarantined and aggressively treated to prevent establishment..

Scientific Name Common Name Options
Ceratitis capitataMediterranean Fruit Fly (Medfly)NAPIS Maps | APHIS-PPQ Page
News
11/20/2009 17 LA Area FarmerMarkets are Under Quarantine
11/03/2009 Sterile medfly releases to begin
11/02/2009 Fruit Flies Cause CA Quarantine
11/02/2009 Importation of Tomatoes from Morocco
11/02/2009 Removal of MedFly Quarantine in Mira Mesa CA
11/02/2009 Removal of MedFly Quarantine in San Diego CA

LinksMedia
Natural Enemies of True Fruit Flies (Tephritidae)
Mediterranean Fruit Fly Action Plan
USDA Fruit Flies
Mediterranean Fruit Fly Attractant
Lemon as a host for Medfly
Fruit Fly Monitoring Part 1
Fruit Fly Monitoring Part 2
Fruit Fly Monitoring Part 3
 
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