EPPO Global Database

EPPO Reporting Service no. 07 - 1991 Num. article: 1991/14

Distribution of Rhagoletis mendax in Canada


Rhagoletis mendax (EPPO A1 organism), is an important pest of blueberries in North America. Surveys in Canada showed the organism to be present in the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, but absent from Québec.


Sources

Vincent, C. ; Lareau, M.J.  (1989) Update on the distribution of the blueberry maggot, Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Canada.
Acta Horticulturae 241, 333-337.