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Published on: July 2, 2011
Diversity of Anastrepha spp. (Diptera: Tephritidae) in the Chaco Biome
J Q A Lima1, M A Uchoa1, J Nicácio2
1Universidade Federal da Grande Dourados - UFGD, Faculdade de Ciências Biológicas e Ambientais, Programa de Pós-graduação em Entomologia e Conservação da Biodiversidade, Dourados, MS, Brasil.
Abstract:
Species of the genus Anastrepha cause injuries to several fruits and vegetables in the Nearctic and Neotropical regions. Among these species, many are present in Brazil. In this study, we surveyed the existing Anastrepha species in the Brazilian Chaco Biome. We evaluated possible influences of climate and vegetation on the occurrence of Anastrepha spp. For this, we used traps and hydrolyzed protein as bait. Collections were carried out in three distinct floristic compositions in the Chaco biome, from permanently dry areas to flooded sites. We identified Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann, 1830), A. sororcula Zucchi 1979, A. undosa Stone 1942, and A. daciformis Bezzi 1909. The dry and flooded environment did not influence the occurrence of Anastrepha species. The presence of multiple hosts increases the number of species. The richness and abundance of Anastrepha species are lower in the Brazilian Chaco than in other native environments.
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