Optical and chemosensory stimuli involved in host recognition and oviposition of the cherry fruit fly Rhagoletis cerasi L.

Levinson, Hermann Zacharias; Haisch, A.

doi:10.1111/j.1439-0418.1984.tb03718.x

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“…Rhagoletis pomonella was more attracted to light‐coloured spheres when the background was dark green than when it was light green or sky, but it was more attracted to dark‐red spheres against skylight than darker foliage (Owens and Prokopy ). This could also be true for R. cerasi , as luminosity contrast of black fruit dummies on a white surface encouraged more oviposition than fruit dummies that had the same colouration as the background (Levinson and Haisch ). Use of contrast by Diptera is not limited to Rhagoletis flies, as it also occurs in house flies, Musca domestica L. and blackflies ( Simulium spp.…”

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Commercial Yellow Sticky Strips more attractive than yellow boards to western cherry fruit fly (Dipt., Tephritidae)

Yee

2014

J Applied Entomology

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Bright yellow sticky rectangles made of paper boards were previously identified as the most effective traps for capturing western cherry fruit fly, Rhagoletis indifferens Curran (Dipt., Tephritidae). However, no data on the effectiveness of commercial sticky yellow plastic traps against R. indifferens have been reported. In tests conducted in sweet cherry trees [Prunus avium (L.) L.] in Washington state (USA) using ammonium carbonate as the chemical lure, commercial plastic 'Yellow Sticky Strips' made of translucent high-impact polystyrene captured~two or three times more flies than commercial sticky yellow-folded Pherocon â AM and Alpha Scents boards. Yellow Sticky Strips also minimized captures of non-target flies and bees per surface area compared with Pherocon â AM and/or Alpha Scents boards. Trap size and adhesive type were not factors for greater catches of R. indifferens. However, more flies were caught on the shadefacing side of Yellow Sticky Strips, which was brightly illuminated, than on the shade-facing side of boards, which was darker, suggesting differential light passage was a factor. The Yellow Sticky Strips could be very useful for monitoring R. indifferens in detection programmes and based on the results of this study can replace yellow boards. They are also useful because they are relatively unattractive to non-target insects.

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Commercial Yellow Sticky Strips more attractive than yellow boards to western cherry fruit fly (Dipt., Tephritidae)

Yee

2014

J Applied Entomology

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“…Such an oviposition preference on the basis of colour was reported in several Rhagoletis spp. (Prokopy & Boller, 1971;Levinson & Haisch, 1982), C. capitata (Katsoyannos et al, 1986), and Ceratitis rosa Karsch (Quilici & Rivry, 1996). The colour orange was also reported as an egg-laying stimulus for the females of B. oleae, and Rhagoletis indifferens Curran (Katsoyannos & Pittara, 1983;Katsoyannos et al, 1985;Messina & Jones, 1990).…”

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Oviposition preference in the oligophagous tomato fruit fly, Neoceratitis cyanescens

Brévault

Quilici

2009

Entomologia Exp Applicata

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We assessed the role of visual and olfactory cues on oviposition preference in the oligophagous tomato fruit fly, Neoceratitis cyanescens (Bezzi) (Diptera: Tephritidae). In a field survey, we evaluated the stage of susceptibility of field‐grown tomatoes by monitoring N. cyanescens infestations from fruit‐setting up to harvest, in relation to post‐flowering time, size, and visual properties of fruit. In two‐choice laboratory experiments, we tested the degree to which females use visual and olfactory cues to select their host plant for oviposition. In addition, we investigated the ability of flies to avoid fruit already infested by conspecific eggs or larvae, and the influence of natal host fruit on oviposition preference. Neoceratitis cyanescens females preferentially lay their eggs in small yellow‐green unripe fruit (2–3.5 cm diameter, 10–21 days post‐flowering). Damage to fruit was significantly affected by brightness and size properties. In laboratory experiments, females chose to lay their eggs in bright orange rather than yellow domes. On the sole basis of olfactory stimuli, females showed a significant preference for unripe vs. ripe host fruit, for unripe fruit vs. flowers or leaves, and for host vs. non‐host fruit (or control). However, colour interacted with odour as females dispatched their eggs equally between the yellow dome and the bright orange dome when unripe fruit of tomato was placed under the yellow dome vs. ripe fruit under the bright orange dome. When offered real ripe and unripe tomatoes, females preferred unripe tomatoes. Females significantly chose to lay eggs in non‐infested fruit when they were given the choice between these or fruit infested with larvae. In contrast, recent stings containing eggs did not deter females from laying eggs. Rather, they could have an attractive effect when deposited within <1 h. Regardless of their natal host plant, tomato or bugweed, N. cyanescens females laid significantly more eggs in a dome containing bugweed fruit. However, 15% of females originating from tomato laid eggs exclusively in the dome with tomato, against 3% of females originating from bugweed.

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“…Repellents or mechanical barriers to prevent oviposition: Oviposition behavior of cherry fruit flies is influenced by host fruit characteristics, such as texture [88], surface structure [83], and chemosensory stimuli [88,173,214]. Altering the surface chemistry of cherry fruits might therefore prevent oviposition.…”

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“…Altering the surface chemistry of cherry fruits might therefore prevent oviposition. Until now only little research has been done on the reaction of R. cerasi to non-host volatiles [214,215]. In addition, physical properties of the fruit surface could be altered: It was shown that oil treatments prevent oviposition of R. cerasi , because the flies were not able to penetrate the slippery, oily skin with the ovipositor [106].…”

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Integrated Management of European Cherry Fruit Fly Rhagoletis cerasi (L.): Situation in Switzerland and Europe

Daniel

Grunder

2012

Insects

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The European cherry fruit fly, Rhagoletis cerasi (L.) (Diptera: Tephritidae), is a highly destructive pest. The low tolerance for damaged fruit requires preventive insecticide treatments for a marketable crop. The phase-out of old insecticides threatens cherry production throughout the European Union (EU). Consequently, new management techniques and tools are needed. With the increasing number of dwarf tree orchards covered against rain to avoid fruit splitting, crop netting has become a viable, cost-effective method of cherry fruit fly control. Recently, a biocontrol method using the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana has been developed for organic agriculture. However, for most situations, there is still a lack of efficient and environmentally sound insecticides to control this pest. This review summarizes the literature from over one hundred years of research on R. cerasi with focus on the biology and history of cherry fruit fly control as well as on antagonists and potential biocontrol organisms. We will present the situation of cherry fruit fly regulation in different European countries, give recommendations for cherry fruit fly control, show gaps in knowledge and identify future research opportunities.

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Optical and chemosensory stimuli involved in host recognition and oviposition of the cherry fruit fly Rhagoletis cerasi L.

Cited by 16 publications

References 3 publications

Commercial Yellow Sticky Strips more attractive than yellow boards to western cherry fruit fly (Dipt., Tephritidae)

Commercial Yellow Sticky Strips more attractive than yellow boards to western cherry fruit fly (Dipt., Tephritidae)

Oviposition preference in the oligophagous tomato fruit fly, Neoceratitis cyanescens

Integrated Management of European Cherry Fruit Fly Rhagoletis cerasi (L.): Situation in Switzerland and Europe

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