EPPO Global Database

Ceratitis capitata(CERTCA)

Distribution details in Australia (South Australia)

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2012: Absent, pest eradicated
From CABI Pest map 001 (2016): Absent, pest eradicated
Comments
Occasionally found but always subject to eradication measures to prevent establishment.
References
* Dadour, I. R.; Yeates, D. K.; Postle, A. C. (1992) Journal of Economic Entomology 85 (1), 208-211.
------- Numerous outbreaks controlled successfully.

* Dominiak, B. C.; Daniels, D. (2012) Australian Journal of Entomology 51 (2), 104-115.
------- Occasional detections occur however eradication measures prevent establishment.

* Maelzer, D. A. (1990) Australian Journal of Zoology 38 (4), 439-452.
------- Adelaide area, repeated introductions eradicated.

* White, I. A.; Elson-Harris, M. (1992) Fruit flies of economic significance: their identification and bionomics, 296. CAB International, Wallingford, UK.
------- Temporary outbreaks in the Adelaide area during most summers.