Irradiation effects on Bactrocera cucurbitae
Irradiated females of Bactrocera cucurbitae (EPPO A1 pest) oviposited more irregularly than non-irradiated females.
In experiments in Japan, the oviposition acts of the irradiated females were much lower in quantity and frequency.
Sources
Miyatake, T.; Iwahashi, O.; Hibino, Y. (1989) Oviposition behaviour of the melon fly, Dacus cucurbitae Coquillett (Diptera: Tephritidae) irradiated by æ ray.
Japanese Journal of Applied Entomology and Zoology 33, 94-96.