Rearing Techniques for Dacus latifrons (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae)

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Title:	Rearing Techniques for Dacus latifrons (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Authors:	Vargas, Roger I. Mitchell, Shizuko Fujita, Brian Albrecht, Christopher
Date Issued:	1990
Publisher:	Hawaiian Entomological Society
Citation:	Vargas RI, Mitchell S, Fujita B, Albrecht C. 1990. Rearing techniques for Dacus latifrons (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae). Proc Hawaiian Entomol Soc 30:71-78.
Abstract:	Simple low cost techniques and equipment have been developed for large scale production of Malaysian fruit fly, Dacus latifrons (Hendel). An artificial wheat diet was modified for use as a production diet by addition of carrot powder (7.5% by vol), which significantly increased pupal yield and adult fecundity, and citric acid (0.35%), which controlled fungi encountered during large scale rearing. A new oviposition device, enclosable larval rearing trays, a larval collection cabinet, and specialized pupal holding procedures are described. During a 1 yr period 7,611,040 D. latifrons pupae were produced from 25,714,344 fertile eggs in less than 77 m2 of space in 120 personnel hr per wk to support commodity treatment, attractant screening, and sterile insect release method research programs.
Pages/Duration:	8 pages
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/10125/11263
ISSN:	0073-134X
Appears in Collections:	Volume 30 – 1990 : Hawaiian Entomological Society

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