EPPO Global Database

Myiopardalis pardalina(CARYPA)

Distribution details in Pakistan

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2007: Present, widespread
From CABI Pest map 124 (2013): Present, widespread
Comments
EPPO Reporting Service (2013/128) : one of the major melon (Cucumis melo) pest in Baluchistan and North Western Frontier provinces in Pakistan.
References
* Abdullah K, Latif A, Khan SM, Khan MA (2007) Field test of the bait spray on periphery of host plants for the control of the fruit fly, Myiopardalis pardalina Bigot (Tephritidae: Diptera). Pakistan Entomologist 29(2), 91-94.

* Chugtai GH, Kahn L (1983) Studies on the biology and chemical control of melon fly, Myiopardalis pardalina Bigot. Pakistan Entomologist 5(1-2), 17-20.

* Kapoor VC (1989) Pest status; Indian sub-continent. In: Robinson AS, Hooper G (eds) Fruit flies, their biology, natural enemies and control. World Crop Pests 3(A), Elsevier, Amsterdam (NL), 59-62.
------- Present throughout Pakistan except Sind.

* Khan S, Chughtai GH, Qamar-ul-Islam (1984) Chemical control of melon fruit fly (Myiopardalis pardalina). Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Research 5(1), 40-42.

* Khalid Abdullah; Abdul Latif; Khan, S. M.; Khan, M. A. (2007) Pakistan Entomologist 29 (2), 91-94.
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Afghanistan Present, widespread view...
India Bihar Present, no details view...
India Punjab Present, no details view...
India Present, no details view...
Iran Present, no details view...