Fruit flies are a major issue facing horticultural producers, and as global warming and species migration become more prevalent issues there is an increasing need for easy identification of these pests. A companion volume to Tropical Fruit Flies of South-East Asia, this book provides fully illustrated keys for the identification of all currently known fruit flies within the Tribe Dacini. Used in conjunction with the first volume, the two publications provide comprehensive data on taxonomy, distribution, biology and male lure records. Focusing on South-East Asian fauna, it covers areas including India, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, China, Taiwan, Japan, the Philippines, Palau, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. This major new reference work is produced by experts with over 80 years' combined research experience, and through simple identification information can help to prevent these major pest species being introduced to new geographical areas. Of particular value to agriculture and quarantine officers responsible for the detection of new incursions, where early detection is both economical and essential to guarantee eradication, this book is also a valuable resource for researchers and students of agriculture and entomology.
- ISBN10 1786390078
- ISBN13 9781786390073
- Publish Date 29 November 2016
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint CABI Publishing
- Format eBook
- Language English