EPPO Global Database

Ceratitis capitata(CERTCA)

Distribution details in South Africa

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2013: Present, widespread
From CABI Pest map 001 (2016): Present, no details
From NPPO: Present, widespread
Comments
Widespread in South Africa.
References
* Beer, M. S. de; Grove, T.; Steyn, W. P.; Dreyer, S. (1997) Yearbook - South African Mango Growers' Association 17, 135-137.

* De Meyer M (2000) Systematic revision of the subgenus Ceratitis MacLeay s.s. (Diptera, Tephritidae). Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society 128, 439-467.
------- Specimens from Addo, 1978; Kirkwood, 1978; East London, 1972; Kameeldrift, 1969; Ndumu Res. 1963; Grahamstown, 1949; Knysnma, 1949; Port St John, 1949; Swellendam, 1949; Durban, 1932; Capland, 1925; Ottos Hoop, 1916; Capetown, 1915; Pretoria, 1914.

* de Villiers M, Manrakhan A, Addison P, Hattingh V (2013) The distribution, relative abundance, and seasonal phenology of Ceratitis capitata, Ceratitis rosa, and Ceratitis cosyra (Diptera: Tephritidae) in South Africa. Environmental Entomology 42(5), 831-840.

* Grove, T.; Beer, M. S. de (2013) Acta Horticulturae No.1007, 445-449.

* Labuschagne, T.; Brink, T.; Steyn, W. P.; Beer, M. S. de (1996) Yearbook - South African Mango Growers' Association 16, 17-19.

* Manrakhan, A.; Addison, P. (2014) Pest Management Science 70 (4), 651-660

* NHM (1930).

* NPPO of South Africa (1992).

* Villiers, M. de; Manrakhan, A.; Addison, P.; Hattingh, V. (2013) Environmental Entomology 42 (5), 831-840.