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Philippine Fruit Fly

Bactrocera philippinensis

Photo by John B.
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Description:

Bactrocera philippinensis, Bactrocera dorsalis, Bactrocera papayae and Bactrocera invadens are all synonymous according to Wikipedia.

Habitat:

This Philippine Fruit Fly was spotted in our front garden on a Pomelo (Citrus maxima), locally called Suha. Plant information - http://www.stuartxchange.org/Suha.html

Reference Links:

Bactrocera philippinensis Drew & Hancock 1994-Encyclopedia of Life, Bactrocera dorsalis - Wikipedia

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