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Atherigona orientalis(ATHEOR)

Hosts

Important note about the classification of host plants in GD:
Categories have been assigned by the EPPO Secretariat on the basis of available data at the time of entry. They correspond to a qualitative evaluation of the importance of the host plant for the pest concerned and remain indicative only.
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	Organism	Type
	Capsicum annuum (CPSAN)	Major host
* Herawani F, Rauf A, Santoso S (2019) Status of infestation and biology of pepper fruit fly, Atherigona orientalis (Schiffner)(Diptera: Muscidae). Jurnal Hama Dan Penyakit Tumbuhan Tropika 19, 64-73. ------- primary pest. * Mouttet R, Taddei A (2024) First record of Atherigona orientalis Schiner, 1868 (Diptera: Muscidae) in France. EPPO Bulletin 54(2), 230–235. https://doi.org/10.1111/epp.13022 * Ogbalu OK, Umeozor OC, Ebere N (2005). Oviposition deterrent effect of extracts of neem against Atherigona orientalis (Schiner) on pepper (Capsicum annum) and tomato (Lycopersicon ecsulentum) fruits in Nigeria. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 39(1), 18-24 ------- primary pest. * Roditakis E, Kremi K, Mylona K, Georgousis V, Avtzis DN, Simoglou KB (2023) First report of the pepper fruit fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968)(Diptera: Muscidae) infesting commercial pepper crops in Greece. Insects 14(4), 393. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14040393 ------- primary pest.
	Solanum lycopersicum (LYPES)	Major host
* Anooj SS, Kalia V, Ganiger PC, Krishna GK (2019) A note on Atherigona orientalis Schiner infesting tomato in India. Indian journal of Entomology 81(4), 900-903. ------- primary pest. * Ogbalu OK, Umeozor OC, Ebere N (2005) Oviposition deterrent effect of extracts of neem against Atherigona orientalis (Schiner) on pepper (Capsicum annum) and tomato (Lycopersicon ecsulentum) fruits in Nigeria. Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 39(1), 18-24 ------- primary pest. * Suh SJ, Kwon YJ (2016) First finding of a quarantine pest, Atherigona (Acritochaeta) orientalis Schiner (Diptera: Muscidae), in Korea. Entomological Research, 46(3), 185-189.
	Actinidia chinensis (ATICH)	Host
* Zhou Z, Luo Y, Qin J, Wang X, Ning S, He J, Zhou Q (2025) Occurrence, biological characteristics, and annual dynamics of Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968)(Diptera: Muscidae) in China. Insects. 16(9), 931. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16090931
	Allium cepa (ALLCE)	Host
* Sabra IM (2012) Effect of some practices on onion bulb pests in Fayoum governorate. Egyptian Journal of Agricultural Research 90(2), 597-604.
	Allium tuberosum (ALLTU)	Host
* Suh SJ, Kwon YJ (2016) First finding of a quarantine pest, Atherigona (Acritochaeta) orientalis Schiner (Diptera: Muscidae), in Korea. Entomological Research 46(3), 185-189. ------- new host in Korea.
	Benincasa hispida (BNCHI)	Host
* Zhou Z, Luo Y, Qin J, Wang X, Ning S, He J, Zhou Q (2025) Occurrence, biological characteristics, and annual dynamics of Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968)(Diptera: Muscidae) in China. Insects. 16(9), 931. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16090931
	Brassica oleracea (BRSOX)	Host
* Al-Fayyadh MJ (2020) Diagnostic of Pepper Fruit Fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiner)(Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae) on greenhouse crops from Thi-Qar Province (South of Iraq). Plant Archives, 20(sup 1), 2537-2538. ------- reported as major pest of Brassica oleracea in Karbala province.
	Citrus reticulata (CIDRE)	Host
Hibbard KL, Overholt WA, Cuda JP (2012) Pepper fruit fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiffner)(Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae). IFAS Extension. University of Florida EENY 5391. ------- reared from fruit of this species in Florida. Rodrigues SR, Nantes LR, Souza SR, Abot AR, Uchôa-Fernandes MA (2006) Moscas frugívoras (Diptera, Tephritoidea) coletadas em Aquidauana, MS. Revista Brasileira de Entomologia 50, 131-134. * Zhou Z, Luo Y, Qin J, Wang X, Ning S, He J, Zhou Q (2025) Occurrence, biological characteristics, and annual dynamics of Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968)(Diptera: Muscidae) in China. Insects. 16(9), 931. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16090931
	Citrus x aurantium var. paradisi (CIDPA)	Host
*Hibbard KL, Overholt WA, Cuda JP (2012) Pepper fruit fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiffner)(Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae). IFAS Extension. University of Florida EENY 5391. ------- reared from fruit of this species in Florida.
	Citrus x aurantium var. sinensis (CIDSI)	Host
* Rodrigues SR, Nantes LR, Souza SR, Abot AR, Uchôa-Fernandes MA (2006) Moscas frugívoras (Diptera, Tephritoidea) coletadas em Aquidauana, MS. Revista Brasileira de Entomologia 50, 131-134.
	Cucumis melo (CUMME)	Host
* Chughtai GH, Khan S, Baloch UK (1985) A new record of infestation of melon fruits by an anthomyiid fly in Indus River Beach areas of DI Khan. Pakistan Journal of Zoology 17(2), 165-168 (abst.) * Zhou Z, Luo Y, Qin J, Wang X, Ning S, He J, Zhou Q (2025) Occurrence, biological characteristics, and annual dynamics of Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968)(Diptera: Muscidae) in China. Insects. 16(9), 931. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16090931
	Cucumis sativus (CUMSA)	Host
* Al-Fayyadh MJ (2020) Diagnostic of Pepper Fruit Fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiner)(Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae) on greenhouse crops from Thi-Qar Province (South of Iraq). Plant Archives, 20(sup 1), 2537-2538. ------- pest in Thi-Qar province south of Iraq
	Cucurbita moschata (CUUMO)	Host
* Zhou Z, Luo Y, Qin J, Wang X, Ning S, He J, Zhou Q (2025) Occurrence, biological characteristics, and annual dynamics of Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968)(Diptera: Muscidae) in China. Insects. 16(9), 931. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16090931
	Cucurbita pepo (CUUPE)	Host
* Zhou Z, Luo Y, Qin J, Wang X, Ning S, He J, Zhou Q (2025) Occurrence, biological characteristics, and annual dynamics of Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968)(Diptera: Muscidae) in China. Insects. 16(9), 931. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16090931
	Diospyros kaki (DOSKA)	Host
* Zhou Z, Luo Y, Qin J, Wang X, Ning S, He J, Zhou Q (2025) Occurrence, biological characteristics, and annual dynamics of Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968)(Diptera: Muscidae) in China. Insects. 16(9), 931. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16090931
	Eugenia uniflora (EUEUN)	Host
* Hibbard KL, Overholt WA, Cuda JP (2012) Pepper fruit fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiffner)(Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae). IFAS Extension. University of Florida EENY 5391. ------- reared from fruit of this species in Florida.
	Ficus brevifolia (FIUBF)	Host
* Hibbard KL, Overholt WA, Cuda JP (2012) Pepper fruit fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiffner)(Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae). IFAS Extension. University of Florida EENY 5391. ------- reared from fruit of this species in Florida (as Ficus citrifolia).
	Fortunella japonica (FOLJA)	Host
* Hibbard KL, Overholt WA, Cuda JP (2012) Pepper fruit fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiffner)(Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae). IFAS Extension. University of Florida EENY 5391. ------- reared from fruit of this species in Florida.
	Lagenaria siceraria (LGNSI)	Host
* Zhou Z, Luo Y, Qin J, Wang X, Ning S, He J, Zhou Q (2025) Occurrence, biological characteristics, and annual dynamics of Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968)(Diptera: Muscidae) in China. Insects. 16(9), 931. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16090931
	Ligusticum officinale (LGTOF)	Host
* Jung CR, Oh JI, Jeong JH, Lee JY, Kim SY, Song YG, Kim TH, Park Y, Byun BK (2025) Occurrence of insect pests and natural enemies in Korean Cnidium officinale cultivation—A Survey. Agronomy 15(4), 918. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15040918 ------- as Cnidium officinale.
	Luffa aegyptiaca (LUFAE)	Host
* Zhou Z, Luo Y, Qin J, Wang X, Ning S, He J, Zhou Q (2025) Occurrence, biological characteristics, and annual dynamics of Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968)(Diptera: Muscidae) in China. Insects. 16(9), 931. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16090931 ------- as Luffa cylindrica.
	Melothria pendula (MEEPE)	Host
* Hibbard KL, Overholt WA, Cuda JP (2012) Pepper fruit fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiffner)(Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae). IFAS Extension. University of Florida EENY 5391. ------- reared from fruit of this species in Florida.
	Momordica charantia (MOMCH)	Host
* Zhou Z, Luo Y, Qin J, Wang X, Ning S, He J, Zhou Q (2025) Occurrence, biological characteristics, and annual dynamics of Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968)(Diptera: Muscidae) in China. Insects. 16(9), 931. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16090931
	Passiflora caerulea (PAQCO)	Host
* Mouttet R, Taddei A (2024) First record of Atherigona orientalis Schiner, 1868 (Diptera: Muscidae) in France. EPPO Bulletin 54(2), 230–235. https://doi.org/10.1111/epp.13022
	Persea americana (PEBAM)	Host
* Hibbard KL, Overholt WA, Cuda JP (2012) Pepper fruit fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiffner)(Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae). IFAS Extension. University of Florida EENY 5391. ------- reared from fruit of this species in Florida.
	Prunus persica (PRNPS)	Host
* Zhou Z, Luo Y, Qin J, Wang X, Ning S, He J, Zhou Q (2025) Occurrence, biological characteristics, and annual dynamics of Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968)(Diptera: Muscidae) in China. Insects. 16(9), 931. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16090931 -------as Amygdalus persica.
	Pyrus sp. (PYUSS)	Host
* Zhou Z, Luo Y, Qin J, Wang X, Ning S, He J, Zhou Q (2025) Occurrence, biological characteristics, and annual dynamics of Atherigona orientalis (Schiner 1968)(Diptera: Muscidae) in China. Insects. 16(9), 931. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16090931
	Solanum melongena (SOLME)	Host
* Al-Fayyadh MJ (2020) Diagnostic of Pepper Fruit Fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiner)(Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae) on greenhouse crops from Thi-Qar Province (South of Iraq). Plant Archives, 20(sup 1), 2537-2538. ------- pest in Thi-Qar province south of Iraq
	Solanum viarum (SOLVI)	Host
* Hibbard KL, Overholt WA, Cuda JP (2012) Pepper fruit fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiffner)(Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae). IFAS Extension. University of Florida EENY 5391. ------- reared from fruit of this species in Florida.
	Syzygium jambos (SYZJA)	Host
* Hibbard KL, Overholt WA, Cuda JP (2012) Pepper fruit fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiffner)(Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae). IFAS Extension. University of Florida EENY 5391. ------- reared from fruit of this species in Florida.
	x Citrofortunella microcarpa (CJFMI)	Host
*Hibbard KL, Overholt WA, Cuda JP (2012) Pepper fruit fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiffner)(Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae). IFAS Extension. University of Florida EENY 5391. ------- reared from fruit of this species in Florida.

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