First finding of a quarantine pest, Atherigona (Acritochaeta) orientalisSchiner (Diptera: Muscidae), in Korea

Sang Jae Suh, Yong Jung Kwon

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Abstract

The invasive quarantine pest fly, Atherigona (Acritochaeta) orientalisSchiner, is observed for the first time in tomato greenhouses in Gyeongsangbuk-do, Korea. The genus AtherigonaRondani is also newly added to Korean fauna. Allium tuberosum is listed as a new host crop for this species. Some morphological characteristics for accurate identification and host lists are given to provide plant quarantine information for pest management.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)185-189
Number of pages5
JournalEntomological Research
Volume46
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 May 2016

Keywords

  • Atherigona orientalis,Korea
  • Plant quarantine

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