Dr. Phyto

Queensland fruit fly

Bactrocera tryoni

Symptoms

Small 'sting' punctures on ripening fruit, often with a weeping or dimpled spot; maggots (cream-coloured larvae) tunnel the flesh causing internal rot and premature fruit drop. Adults are wasp-like, reddish-brown flies with clear wings seen resting on foliage and fruit.

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