EPPO Global Database

Ceratitis capitata(CERTCA)

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.
Further explanation of categories is available in the guide.
Organism Type
Acanthosyris sp. (AHSSS) Host
*  Calvo MV, Delgado S, Duarte F, Garcia FR, Scatoni I, González A (2022) Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) and hosts association in different ecosystems in Uruguay. International Journal of Pest Management 68(4), 369-380.
------ Acanthosyris spinescens (native tree) is a host.
Acca sellowiana (FEJSE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Acokanthera abyssinica (AKOSC) Host
* BEBIF (Belgian Biodiversity Information Facility) (2016) True fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) of the Afrotropical Region: Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). A queryable website on taxon and specimen information for afrotropical Dacine fruit flies. Available online at: http://projects.bebif.be/fruitfly/index.html.

* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Acokanthera oppositifolia (CISAK) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.

* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Acokanthera sp. (AKOSS) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Actinidia chinensis (ATICH) Host
* Follett PA, Jamieson L, Hamilton L, Wall M (2019) New associations and host status : infestability of kiwifruit by the fruit fly species Bactrocera dorsalis, Zeugodacus cucurbitae, and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae). Crop Protection 115, 113-121.
------- Kiwifruit is a poor host for C. capitata.

* Segura DF, Vera MT, Cagnotti CL, Vaccaro N, De Coll O, Ovruski SM , Cladera JL (2006) Relative abundance of Ceratitis capitata and Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera: Tephritidae) in diverse host species and localities of Argentina. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 99(1), 70-83.
Actinidia deliciosa (ATIDE) Host
* Segura DF, Vera MT, Cladera JL (2004) Host utilization by the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae), pp. 83-90. In B. N. Barnes (ed.), Proceedings of the 6th International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance, 6-10 May 2002, Stellenbosch, South Africa. Isteg Scientific Publications, Irene, South Africa.
Anacardium occidentale (ANAOC) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Annona cherimola (ANUCH) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Annona muricata (ANUMU) Host
* Woods B, Lacey IB, Brockway CA, Johnstone CP (2005) Hosts of Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) from Broome and the Broome Peninsula, Western Australia. Australian Journal of Entomology 44, 437-441.
Annona reticulata (ANURE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Annona senegalensis (ANUSE) Host
* Maússe SD, Bandeira RR (2007) Ecological relationships between Ceratitis spp. (Diptera: Tephritidae) and other native fruit tree pests in southern Mozambique. Fruits 62(1), 35-44.
Annona squamosa (ANUSQ) Host
* Isabirye BE, Akol AM, Muyinza H, Masembe C, Rwomushana I, Nankinga CK (2016) Fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) host status and relative infestation of selected mango cultivars in three agro ecological zones in Uganda. International Journal of Fruit Science 16(1), 23-41.
Antiaris toxicaria (AJSTO) Host
* BEBIF (Belgian Biodiversity Information Facility) (2016) True fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) of the Afrotropical Region: Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). A queryable website on taxon and specimen information for afrotropical Dacine fruit flies. Available online at: http://projects.bebif.be/fruitfly/index.html.
Antidesma venosum (ATDVE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Arbutus unedo (ARDUN) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Arenga pinnata (AGBPI) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Argania spinosa (ARJSI) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Artabotrys monteiroae (BTBMO) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Artocarpus altilis (ABFAL) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Asparagus sp. (ASPSS) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Astropanax volkensii (AZXVO) Host
* BEBIF (Belgian Biodiversity Information Facility) (2016) True fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) of the Afrotropical Region: Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). A queryable website on taxon and specimen information for afrotropical Dacine fruit flies. Available online at: http://projects.bebif.be/fruitfly/index.html.
Atalantia sp. (AYASS) Host
* BEBIF (Belgian Biodiversity Information Facility) (2016) True fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) of the Afrotropical Region: Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). A queryable website on taxon and specimen information for afrotropical Dacine fruit flies. Available online at: http://projects.bebif.be/fruitfly/index.html.
Averrhoa bilimbi (AVRBI) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Averrhoa carambola (AVRCA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Azima tetracantha (AZITE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Berberis holstii (BEBHS) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Berchemia discolor (BEHDI) Host
* Grové T, De Jager K, De Beer MS (2017) Indigenous hosts of economically important fruit fly species (Diptera: Tephritidae) in South Africa. Journal of Applied Entomology 141(10),  817-824.
Blighia sapida (BLISA) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Bourreria petiolaris (BRJPE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.

* Copeland RS, Luke Q, Wharton RA (2009) Insects reared from the wild fruits of Kenya. Journal of East African Natural History 98, 11-66.
Brucea antidysenterica (BWWAN) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Brucea sp. (BWWSS) Host
* BEBIF (Belgian Biodiversity Information Facility) (2016) True fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) of the Afrotropical Region: Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). A queryable website on taxon and specimen information for afrotropical Dacine fruit flies. Available online at: http://projects.bebif.be/fruitfly/index.html.
Butia capitata (BUJCA) Host
* Avidov Z, Harpaz I (1969) Plant pests of Israel. Israel Universities Press, Jerusalem, Israel. 549 pp.

* Calvo MV, Delgado S, Duarte F, Garcia FR, Scatoni I, González A (2022) Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) and hosts association in different ecosystems in Uruguay. International Journal of Pest Management 68(4), 369-380.
Butia eriospatha (BUJER) Host
* Savaris, M, Lampert S, Marsaro-Júnior AL, Adaime R,  de Souza-Filho MF (2013) First record of Anastrepha fraterculus and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera, Tephritidae) on Arecaceae in Brazil. Florida Entomologist 96(4), 1597-1599.
Byrsonima crassifolia (BYSCR) Host
* Eskafi FM, Cunningham RT (1987) Host plants of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of economic importance in Guatemala. Florida Entomologist 70(1), 116-123,
Calophyllum inophyllum (CMUIN) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Calophyllum tacamahaca (CMUTA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Calotropis procera (CTRPR) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Campomanesia sessiliflora (CMQSE) Host
* Uchôa-Fernandes MA, de Olivera I, Molina RMS, Zucchi RA (2002) Species diversity of frugivorous flies (Diptera: Tephritoidea) from hosts in the cerrado of the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Neotropical Entomology 31(4), 515-524.
Cananga odorata (CANOD) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Capparicordis crotonoides (CPPCR) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Capparis duchesnei (MAEDU) Host
* BEBIF (Belgian Biodiversity Information Facility) (2016) True fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) of the Afrotropical Region: Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). A queryable website on taxon and specimen information for afrotropical Dacine fruit flies. Available online at: http://projects.bebif.be/fruitfly/index.html.
Capparis mariana (CPPSA) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Capparis sepiaria (CPPSE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Capparis sepiaria var. citrifolia (CPPSC) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Capparis sp. (CPPSS) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Capparis spinosa (CPPSP) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Capparis tomentosa (CPPTO) Host
* Ndiaye O, Vayssières JF, Rey JY, Ndiaye S, Diedhiou PM, Ba CT, Diatta P (2012) Seasonality and range of fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) host plants in orchards in Niayes and the Thiès Plateau (Senegal). Fruits 67(5), 311-331.
Capsicum annuum (CPSAN) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Capsicum baccatum (CPSBA) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Capsicum cardenasii (CPSCA) Host
* BEBIF (Belgian Biodiversity Information Facility) (2016) True fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) of the Afrotropical Region: Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). A queryable website on taxon and specimen information for afrotropical Dacine fruit flies. Available online at: http://projects.bebif.be/fruitfly/index.html.
Capsicum chinense (CPSCH) Host
* Mziray HA, Makundi RH, Mwatawala M, Maerere A, De Meyer M (2010) Host use of Bactrocera latifirons, a new invasive tephritid species in Tanzania. Journal of Economic Entomology 103(1), 70-76.
Capsicum frutescens (CPSFR) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Capsicum pubescens (CPSPU) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Carica papaya (CIAPA) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Carissa bispinosa (CISBI) Host
* Grové T, De Jager K, De Beer MS (2017) Indigenous hosts of economically important fruit fly species (Diptera: Tephritidae) in South Africa. Journal of Applied Entomology 141(10),  817-824.
Carissa carandas (CISCA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Carissa macrocarpa (CISMA) Host
* Ben Halima Kamel M, Ben Cheik Z, Zouari S, Mdellel L, Balmès V (2020) First report of Zaprionus indianus and Z. tuberculatus (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in Tunisia. EPPO Bulletin 50(early view). https://doi.org/10.1111/epp.12662
------- Confirmed host.

* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Carissa spinarum (CISSR) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Carissa tetramera (CISTE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Carya illinoinensis (CYAIL) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Cascabela thevetia (THVPE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Casimiroa edulis (CSJED) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Celtis tala (CETTA) Host
* Nasca, AJ, Zamora JA, Vergara LE, Jaldo EH (1996) Hospederos de moscas de los frutos en el Valle de Antinaco-Los Colorados, provincia de La Rioja, República Argentina. Revista de Investigación - Centro de Investigaciones para la Regulación de Poblaciones de Organismos Nocivos 10(1-4), 19-24.
Cestrum nocturnum (CEMNO) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Chrysobalanus icaco (CBLIC) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Chrysophyllum cainito (CSFCA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Chrysophyllum gonocarpum (CSFGO) Host
* Uchôa MA, Nicácio J (2010) New records of neotropical fruit flies (Tephritidae), lance flies (Lonchaeidae) (Diptera: Tephritoidea), and their host plants in the south Pantanal and adjacent areas, Brazil. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 103(5), 723-733.
Chrysophyllum oliviforme (CSFOL) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Cinnamomum verum (CINZE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Citharexylum myrianthum (CIKMY) Host
* Raga A, de Souza-Filho MF, Machado RA, Sato ME, Siloto RC (2011) Host ranges and infestation indices of fruit flies (Tephritidae) and lance flies (Lonchaeidae) in São Paulo State, Brazil. Florida Entomologist 94(4), 787-794.
Citrus maxima (CIDGR) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Citrus medica (CIDME) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Citrus reshni (CIDRH) Host
* Eskafi FM, Cunningham RT (1987) Host plants of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of economic importance in Guatemala. Florida Entomologist 70(1), 116-123,
Citrus reticulata (CIDRE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Citrus trifoliata (PMITR) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Citrus x aurantiifolia (CIDAF) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Citrus x aurantium (CIDAU) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Citrus x aurantium var. clementina (CIDCL) Host
* Calvo MV, Delgado S, Duarte F, Garcia FR, Scatoni I, González A (2022) Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) and hosts association in different ecosystems in Uruguay. International Journal of Pest Management 68(4), 369-380.
Citrus x aurantium var. deliciosa (CIDDE) Host
* Eskafi FM, Cunningham RT (1987) Host plants of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of economic importance in Guatemala. Florida Entomologist 70(1), 116-123,
Citrus x aurantium var. paradisi (CIDPA) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Citrus x aurantium var. sinensis (CIDSI) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Citrus x aurantium var. unshiu (CIDUN) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Citrus x latifolia (CIDLA) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Citrus x limon (CIDLI) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
C.itrus x lumia var. lumia (CIDLU) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Citrus x nobilis (CIDNO) Host
* BEBIF (Belgian Biodiversity Information Facility) (2016) True fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) of the Afrotropical Region: Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). A queryable website on taxon and specimen information for afrotropical Dacine fruit flies. Available online at: http://projects.bebif.be/fruitfly/index.html.
Clausena anisata (CUSAN) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Clausena lansium (CUSLA) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Coccinia grandis (COCGR) Host
* Jackson CG, Vargas RI, Suda DY (2003) Populations of Bactrocera cucurbitae (Diptera: Tephritidae) and its parasitoid, Psyttalia fletcheri (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) in Coccinia grandis (Cucurbitaceae) or ivy gourd on the Island of Hawaii. Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 36, 39-46.
Coccinia microphylla (COCMI) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Coccoloba uvifera (CODUV) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Coffea arabica (COFAR) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Coffea canephora (COFCA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Coffea liberica (COFLI) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Cola natalensis (COHNA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Corallocarpus ellipticus (CQCEL) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Cordia sebestena (CRHSE) Host
* Woods B, Lacey IB, Brockway CA, Johnstone CP (2005) Hosts of Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) from Broome and the Broome Peninsula, Western Australia. Australian Journal of Entomology 44, 437-441.
Corynocarpus laevigatus (CCKLA) Host
* Lopes DJ, Pimentel R, Dantas L, Nunes LV, Costa RM, Silva L, Azera S, Borges Silva DM, Mumford JD, Mexia A (2006) The population dynamics and damage caused by the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata Wied.) (Diptera: Tephritidae) in orange groves on Terceira Island, Azores, pp. 85-93. In F. Garcin-Marí (ed.), International Conference on Integrated Control in Citrus Fruit Crops. Proceedings of the meeting of the International Organization for Biological and Integrated Control of Noxious Animals and Plants, West Palearctic Regional Section (IOBC/WPRS) Working Group, 26-27 September 2005, Lisbon, Portugal. IOBC/WPRS Bulletin 29(3). International Organization for Biological and Integrated Control ofNoxious Animals and Plants, West Palearctic Regional Section (IOBC/WPRS), Dijon, France.
Crataegus azarolus (CSCAZ) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Crataegus gracilior (CSCGR) Host
* Eskafi FM, Cunningham RT (1987) Host plants of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of economic importance in Guatemala. Florida Entomologist 70(1), 116-123,
Crateva tapia (CVATA) Host
* Araújo EL, Medeiros MKM, Silva VE, Zucchi RA (2005) Moscas-das-Frutas (Diptera: Tephritidae) no Semi-Árido do Rio Grande do Norte: Plantas Hospedeiras e Índices de Infestação. Neotropical Entomology 34(6), 889-894.
Cucumis dipsaceus (CUMDI) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Cucurbita sp. (CUUSS) Host
* Isabirye BE, Akol AM, Muyinza H, Masembe C, Rwomushana I, Nankinga CK (2016) Fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) host status and relative infestation of selected mango cultivars in three agro ecological zones in Uganda. International Journal of Fruit Science 16(1), 23-41.
Cucurbitella asperata (CQBAS) Host
* Nasca, AJ, Zamora JA, Vergara LE, Jaldo EH (1996) Hospederos de moscas de los frutos en el Valle de Antinaco-Los Colorados, provincia de La Rioja, República Argentina. Revista de Investigación - Centro de Investigaciones para la Regulación de Poblaciones de Organismos Nocivos 10(1-4), 19-24.
Cyclanthera pedata (CCEPE) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Cydonia oblonga (CYDOB) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Dimocarpus longan (DMCLO) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Diospyros abyssinica (DOSAB) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Diospyros decandra (DOSDE) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Diospyros ebenum (DOSEB) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Diospyros hebecarpa (DOSHE) Host
* Duyck P-F, David P, Pavoine S, Quilici S (2008) Can host-range allow niche differentiation of invasive polyphagous fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in La Réunion? Ecological Entomology 33(4), 439-452.
Diospyros kaki (DOSKA) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Diospyros mespiliformis (DOSMF) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Diospyros pallens (DOSPL) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Diospyros pubescens (DOSPU) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Donella viridifolia (DLQVI) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Dovyalis caffra (DOVCA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Dovyalis hebecarpa (DOVHE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Drypetes floribunda (DRPFL) Host
* Modjonnesso G, Komina A, Yaovi N, Banibéa SB, Essè AK, Isabelle GA (2012) Diversité spécifique des mouches des fruits (Diptera: Tephritidae) dans deux zones ecologiques au Togo. European Journal of Scientific Research 72(3), 423-439.
Drypetes gerrardii (DRPGE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Drypetes natalensis (DRPNA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Drypetes natalensis var. leiogyna (DRPNL) Host
* Copeland RS, Luke Q, Wharton RA (2009) Insects reared from the wild fruits of Kenya. Journal of East African Natural History 98, 11-66.
Ehretia cymosa (EHTCY) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Ekebergia capensis (EKECA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Elaeodendron schweinfurthianum (EDDSW) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Englerophytum magalismontanum (EGLMA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Eriobotrya japonica (EIOJA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Euclea divinorum (EULDI) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Euclea racemosa subsp. schimperi (EULRS) Host
* Copeland RS, Luke Q, Wharton RA (2009) Insects reared from the wild fruits of Kenya. Journal of East African Natural History 98, 11-66.
Eugenia dombeyi (EUEDO) Host
* Raga, A, Amaro Machado R, de Souza Filho MF, Eidi Sato M, Cássio Siloto R (2005) Tephritoidea (Diptera) species from Myrtaceae fruits in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Entomotropica 20(1), 11-14.
Eugenia involucrata (EUEAG) Host
* Raga, A, Amaro Machado R, de Souza Filho MF, Eidi Sato M, Cássio Siloto R (2005) Tephritoidea (Diptera) species from Myrtaceae fruits in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Entomotropica 20(1), 11-14.
Eugenia lambertiana (EUELA) Host
* Raga, A, Amaro Machado R, de Souza Filho MF, Eidi Sato M, Cássio Siloto R (2005) Tephritoidea (Diptera) species from Myrtaceae fruits in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Entomotropica 20(1), 11-14.
Eugenia myrcianthes (EUEMS) Host
* Segura DF, Vera MT, Cagnotti CL, Vaccaro N, De Coll O, Ovruski SM , Cladera JL (2006) Relative abundance of Ceratitis capitata and Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera: Tephritidae) in diverse host species and localities of Argentina. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 99(1), 70-83.
Eugenia pyriformis (EUEUV) Host
* Garcia FRM, Norrbom AL (2011) Tephritoid flies (Diptera, Tephritoidea) and their plant hosts from the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. Florida Entomologist 94(2),  151-157.
Eugenia uniflora (EUEUN) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Ficus carica (FIUCA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Filicium decipiens (FLMDE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Flacourtia indica (FLCIN) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Flagellaria guineensis (FLGGU) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Flueggea virosa (SEAVI) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Fortunella japonica (FOLJA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Fragaria chiloensis (FRACH) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Fragaria x ananassa (FRAAN) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Frangula californica (RHACA) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Garcinia acuminata (GANAC) Host
* Araújo MR, , Lemos WP, Silva LC, França LPN, Adaime R (2016) New host records for Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) in the state of Pará, Brazil. Florida Entomologist 99(2), 327-328.
Garcinia brasiliensis (GANBR) Host
* Raga A, de Souza-Filho MF, Machado RA, Sato ME, Siloto RC (2011) Host ranges and infestation indices of fruit flies (Tephritidae) and lance flies (Lonchaeidae) in São Paulo State, Brazil. Florida Entomologist 94(4), 787-794.
Garcinia livingstonei (GANLI) Host
* Grové T, De Jager K, De Beer MS (2017) Indigenous hosts of economically important fruit fly species (Diptera: Tephritidae) in South Africa. Journal of Applied Entomology 141(10),  817-824.
Garcinia mangostana (GANMA) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Garcinia xanthochymus (GANTI) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Geoffroea decorticans (GEODE) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Gmelina arborea (GMEAR) Host
* Woods B, Lacey IB, Brockway CA, Johnstone CP (2005) Hosts of Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) from Broome and the Broome Peninsula, Western Australia. Australian Journal of Entomology 44, 437-441.
Gossypium (1GOSG) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Grewia tembensis (GRWTM) Host
* BEBIF (Belgian Biodiversity Information Facility) (2016) True fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) of the Afrotropical Region: Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). A queryable website on taxon and specimen information for afrotropical Dacine fruit flies. Available online at: http://projects.bebif.be/fruitfly/index.html.
Grewia trichocarpa (GRWTR) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Guettarda speciosa (GUTSP) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Hancornia speciosa (HKRSP) Host
* Uchôa MA, Nicácio J (2010) New records of neotropical fruit flies (Tephritidae), lance flies (Lonchaeidae) (Diptera: Tephritoidea), and their host plants in the south Pantanal and adjacent areas, Brazil. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 103(5), 723-733.
Harpephyllum caffrum (HRLCA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Harrisonia abyssinica (HRSAB) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Inga feuillei (INGFE) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Inga laurina (INGFA) Host
* Duyck P-F, David P, Pavoine S, Quilici S (2008) Can host-range allow niche differentiation of invasive polyphagous fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in La Réunion? Ecological Entomology 33(4), 439-452.
Inga sellowiana (INGSW) Host
* Garcia FRM, Norrbom AL (2011) Tephritoid flies (Diptera, Tephritoidea) and their plant hosts from the state of Santa Catarina in southern Brazil. Florida Entomologist 94(2),  151-157.
Juglans australis (IUGAU) Host
* Ovruski S, Schliserman P, Aluja M (2003) Native and introduced host plants of Anastrepha fraterculus and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) in northwestern Argentina. Journal of Economic Entomology 96(4), 1108-1118.
Juglans neotropica (IUGNE) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Juglans nigra (IUGNI) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Juglans regia (IUGRE) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Lagenaria siceraria (LGNSI) Host
* Liquido NJ, Harris EJ, Dekker LA (1994) Ecology of Bactrocera latifrons (Diptera: Tephritidae) populations: Host plants, natural enemies, distribution, and abundance. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 87(1), 71-84.
Lamprothamnus zanguebaricus (LVMZA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Latania loddigesii (LTALD) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Litchi chinensis (LIHCH) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Ludia mauritiana (LDJMA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Lycium chinense (LYUCN) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Lycium europaeum (LYUEU) Host
* Avidov Z, Harpaz I (1969) Plant pests of Israel. Israel Universities Press, Jerusalem, Israel. 549 pp.
Lycium ferocissimum (LYUFE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Maclura pomifera (MACPO) Host
* Calvo MV, Delgado S, Duarte F, Garcia FR, Scatoni I, González A (2022) Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) and hosts association in different ecosystems in Uruguay. International Journal of Pest Management 68(4), 369-380.
Malpighia emarginata (MLPEM) Host
* Raga A, de Souza-Filho MF, Machado RA, Sato ME, Siloto RC (2011) Host ranges and infestation indices of fruit flies (Tephritidae) and lance flies (Lonchaeidae) in São Paulo State, Brazil. Florida Entomologist 94(4), 787-794.
Malpighia glabra (MLPGL) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Malus domestica (MABSD) Host
* Duyck P-F, David P, Pavoine S, Quilici S (2008) Can host-range allow niche differentiation of invasive polyphagous fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in La Réunion? Ecological Entomology 33(4), 439-452.

* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.

* Eskafi FM, Cunningham RT (1987) Host plants of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of economic importance in Guatemala. Florida Entomologist 70(1), 116-123,
Malus floribunda (MABFB) Host
* Papadopoulos NT, Katsoyannos BI, Kouloussis NA, Hendrichs J, Carey JR, Heath RR (2001) Early detection and population monitoring of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) in a mixed-fruit orchard in northern Greece. Journal of Economic Entomology 94(4), 971-978.
Malus sylvestris (MABSY) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Mangifera indica (MNGIN) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Manilkara butugi (MNKBU) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Manilkara sansibarensis (MNKSA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Manilkara sulcata (MNKSU) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Manilkara zapota (MNKZA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Matisia cordata (MSJCO) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Mespilus germanica (MSPGE) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Miliusa brahei (MZABR) Host
* Woods B, Lacey IB, Brockway CA, Johnstone CP (2005) Hosts of Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) from Broome and the Broome Peninsula, Western Australia. Australian Journal of Entomology 44, 437-441.
Mimusops bagshawei (MMOBG) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Mimusops caffra (MMOCA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Mimusops coriacea (MMOCO) Host
* Rasolofoarivao H, Raveloson Ravaomanarivo LH, Delatte H (2021) Host plant ranges of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Madagascar. Bulletin of Entomological Research 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1017/ S0007485321000511
Mimusops elengi (MMOEL) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Mimusops kummel (MMOKU) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Mimusops obtusifolia (MMOOB) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.

* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Mimusops zeyheri (MMOZE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Momordica charantia (MOMCH) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Monodora grandidieri (MDOGR) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Moquilea tomentosa (LCNTO) Host
* Uchôa MA, Nicácio J (2010) New records of neotropical fruit flies (Tephritidae), lance flies (Lonchaeidae) (Diptera: Tephritoidea), and their host plants in the south Pantanal and adjacent areas, Brazil. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 103(5), 723-733.
Morus alba (MORAL) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Morus nigra (MORNI) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Morus rubra (MORRU) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Mouriri elliptica (MROEL) Host
* Uchôa MA, Nicácio J (2010) New records of neotropical fruit flies (Tephritidae), lance flies (Lonchaeidae) (Diptera: Tephritoidea), and their host plants in the south Pantanal and adjacent areas, Brazil. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 103(5), 723-733.
Muntingia calabura (MUNCA) Host
* Eskafi FM, Cunningham RT (1987) Host plants of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of economic importance in Guatemala. Florida Entomologist 70(1), 116-123,
Murraya paniculata (MUYPA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Musa acuminata (MUBAC) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Musa x paradisiaca (MUBPA) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Myrcianthes pungens (EUEPU) Host
* Ovruski S, Schliserman P, Aluja M (2003) Native and introduced host plants of Anastrepha fraterculus and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) in northwestern Argentina. Journal of Economic Entomology 96(4), 1108-1118.
Myrciaria cauliflora (MYCCA) Host
* Raga, A, Amaro Machado R, de Souza Filho MF, Eidi Sato M, Cássio Siloto R (2005) Tephritoidea (Diptera) species from Myrtaceae fruits in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Entomotropica 20(1), 11-14.
Myrciaria glomerata (MYCGL) Host
* Raga, A, Amaro Machado R, de Souza Filho MF, Eidi Sato M, Cássio Siloto R (2005) Tephritoidea (Diptera) species from Myrtaceae fruits in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. Entomotropica 20(1), 11-14.
Myrianthus arboreus (MHUAR) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Mystroxylon aethiopicum (MYYAE) Host
* Copeland RS, Luke Q, Wharton RA (2009) Insects reared from the wild fruits of Kenya. Journal of East African Natural History 98, 11-66.
Neocarya macrophylla (NOCMA) Host
* Woods B, Lacey IB, Brockway CA, Johnstone CP (2005) Hosts of Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) from Broome and the Broome Peninsula, Western Australia. Australian Journal of Entomology 44, 437-441.
Noronhia emarginata (NOREM) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Ochrosia elliptica (OCREL) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Olea europaea (OLVEU) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Olea europaea subsp. africana (OLVEA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Olea woodiana (OLVWO) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Olea woodiana subsp. disjuncta (OLVWD) Host
* Copeland RS, Luke Q, Wharton RA (2009) Insects reared from the wild fruits of Kenya. Journal of East African Natural History 98, 11-66.
Opilia amentacea (OPICE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Opuntia ficus-indica (OPUFI) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Opuntia monacantha (OPUVU) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Oxyanthus zanguebaricus (OXFZA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Parinari curatellifolia (PNACU) Host
* Grové T, De Jager K, De Beer MS (2017) Indigenous hosts of economically important fruit fly species (Diptera: Tephritidae) in South Africa. Journal of Applied Entomology 141(10),  817-824.
Parmentiera aculeata (PAFAC) Host
* Eskafi FM, Cunningham RT (1987) Host plants of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of economic importance in Guatemala. Florida Entomologist 70(1), 116-123,
Passiflora alata (PAQAA) Host
* Raga A, de Souza-Filho MF, Machado RA, Sato ME, Siloto RC (2011) Host ranges and infestation indices of fruit flies (Tephritidae) and lance flies (Lonchaeidae) in São Paulo State, Brazil. Florida Entomologist 94(4), 787-794.
Passiflora caerulea (PAQCO) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Passiflora edulis (PAQED) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Passiflora foetida (PAQFO) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Passiflora ligularis (PAQLI) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,

* Dolores OS, Layme JM, Huaynate CC (2020) Nonhost status of commercial sweet granadilla (Passiflora ligularis) in Peru to Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) and Anastrepha fraterculus. Journal of Economic Entomology 113(3):1158-1175.
------- In the oviposition test, A. fraterculus and C. capitata did not lay eggs in intact granadilla, and C. capitata laid eggs in punctured fruits but larvae were not found. 
Passiflora suberosa (PAQSU) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Passiflora tripartita (PAQTR) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
------- As Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima.
Pentarhopalopilia umbellulata (QEHUM) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Peponium mackenii (IUMMA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Pereskia aculeata (PKIAC) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Persea americana (PEBAM) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.

* de Graaf J (2009) Host status of avocado (‘Hass’) to Ceratitis capitata, Ceratitis rosa, and Ceratitis cosyra (Diptera: Tephritidae) in South Africa. Journal of Economic Entomology 102(4), 1448-1459. 
------- considered as "conditional nonhost".
Phoenix dactylifera (PHXDA) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Phyllanthus acidus (PYLAC) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Physalis peruviana (PHYPE) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Pithecellobium dulce (PIFDU) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Podocarpus elongatus (PODEL) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Polysphaeria parvifolia (QYFPA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Pouteria caimito (POJCM) Host
* Raga A, de Souza-Filho MF, Machado RA, Sato ME, Siloto RC (2011) Host ranges and infestation indices of fruit flies (Tephritidae) and lance flies (Lonchaeidae) in São Paulo State, Brazil. Florida Entomologist 94(4), 787-794.
Pouteria campechiana (POJCA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Pouteria lucuma (POJLU) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Pouteria ramiflora (POJRA) Host
* Uchôa MA, Nicácio J (2010) New records of neotropical fruit flies (Tephritidae), lance flies (Lonchaeidae) (Diptera: Tephritoidea), and their host plants in the south Pantanal and adjacent areas, Brazil. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 103(5), 723-733.
Pouteria sapota (POJSA) Host
* Nishida T, Harris EJ, Vargas RI, Wong TTY (1985) Distributional loci and host fruit utilization patterns of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae), in Hawaii. Environmental Entomology 14(5), 602-606.
Pouteria viridis (POJVI) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Prunus (1PRNG) Host
Prunus africana (PRNAF) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Prunus armeniaca (PRNAR) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Prunus avium (PRNAV) Host
* Israely N, Ritte U, Oman SD (2004) Inability of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) to overwinter in the Judean Hills. Journal of Economic Entomology 97(1), 33-42.
Prunus cerasifera (PRNCF) Host
* Katsoyannos BI, Kouloussis NA, Carey JR (1998) Seasonal and annual occurrence of Mediterranean fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) on Chios Island, Greece: Differences between two neighboring citrus orchards. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 91(1), 43-51.
Prunus cerasus (PRNCE) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Prunus domestica (PRNDO) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Prunus dulcis (PRNDU) Host
* Nasca, AJ, Zamora JA, Vergara LE, Jaldo EH (1996) Hospederos de moscas de los frutos en el Valle de Antinaco-Los Colorados, provincia de La Rioja, República Argentina. Revista de Investigación - Centro de Investigaciones para la Regulación de Poblaciones de Organismos Nocivos 10(1-4), 19-24.
Prunus ilicifolia (PRNIL) Host
* Beardsley JW, Uchida GK (1992) Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), reared from fruit of Prunus ilicifolia (Nutt.) Walp. in Hawaii. Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 31, 245-247.
Prunus mume (PRNMM) Host
* Raga A, de Souza-Filho MF, Machado RA, Sato ME, Siloto RC (2011) Host ranges and infestation indices of fruit flies (Tephritidae) and lance flies (Lonchaeidae) in São Paulo State, Brazil. Florida Entomologist 94(4), 787-794.
Prunus persica (PRNPS) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Prunus salicina (PRNSC) Host
* Cohen H, Yuval B (2000) Perimeter trapping strategy to reduce Mediterranean fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) damage on different host species in Israel. Journal of Economic Entomology 93(3), 721-725.
Prunus serotina var. salicifolia (PRNSA) Host
* Eskafi FM, Cunningham RT (1987) Host plants of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of economic importance in Guatemala. Florida Entomologist 70(1), 116-123,
Psidium cattleyanum (PSICA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Psidium friedrichsthalianum (PSIFR) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Psidium guajava (PSIGU) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Psidium guineense (PSIGN) Host
* Lopes DJ, Pimentel R, Dantas L, Nunes LV, Costa RM, Silva L, Azera S, Borges Silva DM, Mumford JD, Mexia A (2006) The population dynamics and damage caused by the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata Wied.) (Diptera: Tephritidae) in orange groves on Terceira Island, Azores, pp. 85-93. In F. Garcin-Marí (ed.), International Conference on Integrated Control in Citrus Fruit Crops. Proceedings of the meeting of the International Organization for Biological and Integrated Control of Noxious Animals and Plants, West Palearctic Regional Section (IOBC/WPRS) Working Group, 26-27 September 2005, Lisbon, Portugal. IOBC/WPRS Bulletin 29(3). International Organization for Biological and Integrated Control ofNoxious Animals and Plants, West Palearctic Regional Section (IOBC/WPRS), Dijon, France.
Punica granatum (PUNGR) Host
* Khaldi M, Barech G, Bendjedou H, Aouari I (2021) First detection and infestation levels of the invasive fruit fly Zaprionus indianus Gupta, 1970 (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in pomegranate orchards from Algeria. African Entomology, 29(1), 173-179.
------- confirmed host.

* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Pyrus communis (PYUCO) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Pyrus pyrifolia (PYUPY) Host
* Segura DF, Vera MT, Cagnotti CL, Vaccaro N, De Coll O, Ovruski SM , Cladera JL (2006) Relative abundance of Ceratitis capitata and Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera: Tephritidae) in diverse host species and localities of Argentina. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 99(1), 70-83.
Pyrus pyrifolia var. culta (PYUPC) Host
Rawsonia sp. (RAWSS) Host
* BEBIF (Belgian Biodiversity Information Facility) (2016) True fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) of the Afrotropical Region: Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann). A queryable website on taxon and specimen information for afrotropical Dacine fruit flies. Available online at: http://projects.bebif.be/fruitfly/index.html.
Rhodocactus bahiensis (PKIBA) Host
* Leite SA, Castellani MA, Ribeiro AEL, Da Costa DR, Bittencourt MAL, Moreira AA (2017) Fruit flies and their parasitoids in the fruit growing region of Livramento de Nossa Senhora, Bahia, with records of unprecedented interactions. Revista Brasileira de Fruticultura, Jaboticabal 39(4), e-592. 10 pp.
Rubus fruticosus (RUBFR) Host
* Funes CF, Escobar LI, Meneguzzi NG, Ovruski SM, Kirschbaum DS (2017) Occurrence of Anastrepha fraterculus and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) in organically grown Rubus (Rosales: Rosaceae), in two contrasting environments of northwestern Argentina. Florida Entomologist 100(3), 672-674.
Rubus hybrids (RUBHY) Host
* Benelli G, Giunti G, Canale A, Messing RH (2014) Lek dynamics and cues evoking mating behavior in tephritid flies infesting soft fruits: Implications for behavior-based control tools. Applied Entomology and Zoology 49(3), 363-373.
------- Rubus flagellaris x Rubus loganobaccus.
Rubus idaeus (RUBID) Host
* Putruele MTG (1996) Hosts for Ceratitis capitata and Anastrepha fraterculus in the northeastern province of Entre Ríos, Argentina, pp. 343-345. In B. A. McPheron and G. J. Steck (eds.), Fruit Fly Pests: A World Assessment of Their Biology and Management. St. Lucie Press, Delray Beach, FL.
Rubus lucidus (RUBLU) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Rubus sanctus (RUBSN) Host
* Avidov Z, Harpaz I (1969) Plant pests of Israel. Israel Universities Press, Jerusalem, Israel. 549 pp.
Rudgea verticillata (RDGVE) Host
* Grové T, De Jager K, De Beer MS (2017) Indigenous hosts of economically important fruit fly species (Diptera: Tephritidae) in South Africa. Journal of Applied Entomology 141(10),  817-824.
Salacia elegans (SLXEG) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Salpichroa origanifolia (SAPOR) Host
* Nasca, AJ, Zamora JA, Vergara LE, Jaldo EH (1996) Hospederos de moscas de los frutos en el Valle de Antinaco-Los Colorados, provincia de La Rioja, República Argentina. Revista de Investigación - Centro de Investigaciones para la Regulación de Poblaciones de Organismos Nocivos 10(1-4), 19-24.
Sandoricum koetjape (SNOKO) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Santalum album (SNAAL) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Santalum ellipticum (SNAEL) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
------- As Santalum ellipticum var. littorale.
Sarcomphalus joazeiro (ZIPJO) Host
* Araújo EL, Medeiros MKM, Silva VE, Zucchi RA (2005) Moscas-das-Frutas (Diptera: Tephritidae) no Semi-Árido do Rio Grande do Norte: Plantas Hospedeiras e Índices de Infestação. Neotropical Entomology 34(6), 889-894.
Scaevola plumieri (SWLPL) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Scaevola taccada (SWLTA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Sideroxylon foetidissimum (MHDFO) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Sideroxylon inerme (SDIIN) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Sideroxylon inerme subsp. diospyroides (SDIID) Host
* Copeland RS, Luke Q, Wharton RA (2009) Insects reared from the wild fruits of Kenya. Journal of East African Natural History 98, 11-66.
Sideroxylon polynesicum (SDIPO) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Simmondsia chinensis (SMMCH) Host
* Lopes DJ, Pimentel R, Dantas L, Nunes LV, Costa RM, Silva L, Azera S, Borges Silva DM, Mumford JD, Mexia A (2006) The population dynamics and damage caused by the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata Wied.) (Diptera: Tephritidae) in orange groves on Terceira Island, Azores, pp. 85-93. In F. Garcin-Marí (ed.), International Conference on Integrated Control in Citrus Fruit Crops. Proceedings of the meeting of the International Organization for Biological and Integrated Control of Noxious Animals and Plants, West Palearctic Regional Section (IOBC/WPRS) Working Group, 26-27 September 2005, Lisbon, Portugal. IOBC/WPRS Bulletin 29(3). International Organization for Biological and Integrated Control ofNoxious Animals and Plants, West Palearctic Regional Section (IOBC/WPRS), Dijon, France.
Solanum aethiopicum (SOLAE) Host
* Mziray HA, Makundi RH, Mwatawala M, Maerere A, De Meyer M (2010) Host use of Bactrocera latifirons, a new invasive tephritid species in Tanzania. Journal of Economic Entomology 103(1), 70-76.
Solanum betaceum (CYJBE) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Solanum elaeagnifolium (SOLEL) Host
* Nasca, AJ, Zamora JA, Vergara LE, Jaldo EH (1996) Hospederos de moscas de los frutos en el Valle de Antinaco-Los Colorados, provincia de La Rioja, República Argentina. Revista de Investigación - Centro de Investigaciones para la Regulación de Poblaciones de Organismos Nocivos 10(1-4), 19-24.
Solanum glaucophyllum (SOLMX) Host
* Putruele MTG (1996) Hosts for Ceratitis capitata and Anastrepha fraterculus in the northeastern province of Entre Ríos, Argentina, pp. 343-345. In B. A. McPheron and G. J. Steck (eds.), Fruit Fly Pests: A World Assessment of Their Biology and Management. St. Lucie Press, Delray Beach, FL.
Solanum incanum (SOLIA) Host
* Avidov Z, Harpaz I (1969) Plant pests of Israel. Israel Universities Press, Jerusalem, Israel. 549 pp.
Solanum linnaeanum (SOLSO) Host
* Liquido NJ, Harris EJ, Dekker LA (1994) Ecology of Bactrocera latifrons (Diptera: Tephritidae) populations: Host plants, natural enemies, distribution, and abundance. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 87(1), 71-84.
Solanum lycopersicum (LYPES) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Solanum macrocarpon (SOLMA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Solanum mauritianum (SOLMR) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Solanum melongena (SOLME) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Solanum muricatum (SOLMU) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Solanum nigrum (SOLNI) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Solanum pimpinellifolium (LYPPI) Host
* Liquido NJ, Harris EJ, Dekker LA (1994) Ecology of Bactrocera latifrons (Diptera: Tephritidae) populations: Host plants, natural enemies, distribution, and abundance. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 87(1), 71-84.
Solanum pseudocapsicum (SOLPC) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Solanum scabrum (SOLSC) Host
* Mziray HA, Makundi RH, Mwatawala M, Maerere A, De Meyer M (2010) Host use of Bactrocera latifirons, a new invasive tephritid species in Tanzania. Journal of Economic Entomology 103(1), 70-76.
Solanum seaforthianum (SOLSE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Solanum sessiliflorum (SOLTP) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Solanum sisymbriifolium (SOLSI) Host
* Putruele MTG (1996) Hosts for Ceratitis capitata and Anastrepha fraterculus in the northeastern province of Entre Ríos, Argentina, pp. 343-345. In B. A. McPheron and G. J. Steck (eds.), Fruit Fly Pests: A World Assessment of Their Biology and Management. St. Lucie Press, Delray Beach, FL.
Solanum torvum (SOLTO) Host
* McQuate GT (2008) Solanum torvum (Solanaceae), a new host of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Hawaii. Proceedings of the Hawaiian Entomological Society 40, 71-75.
Sorocea bonplandii (SRZBO) Host
* Neutzling AS, Nunes AM, Krüger AP, Garcia FRM (2016) Interação entre moscas-das-frutas (Diptera: Tephritidae) e a planta hospedeira Sorocea bonplandii (Moraceae). Interciencia 41(10), 686-690.
Spondias dulcis (SPXDU) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Spondias mombin (SPXMO) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Spondias purpurea (SPXPU) Host
* Eskafi FM, Cunningham RT (1987) Host plants of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of economic importance in Guatemala. Florida Entomologist 70(1), 116-123,
Spondias tuberosa (SPXTU) Host
* Araújo EL, Medeiros MKM, Silva VE, Zucchi RA (2005) Moscas-das-Frutas (Diptera: Tephritidae) no Semi-Árido do Rio Grande do Norte: Plantas Hospedeiras e Índices de Infestação. Neotropical Entomology 34(6), 889-894.
Spondias venulosa (SPXVE) Host
* Malavasi A, Morgante JS, Zucchi RA (1980) Biologia de "moscas-das-frutas" (Diptera: Tephritidae). I: Lista de hospedeiros e occorrencia. Revista Brasileira de Biologia 40, 9-16.
Sterculia apetala (SRLAP) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Strychnos decussata (SYHDE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Strychnos henningsii (SYHHE) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Strychnos potatorum (SYHPO) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Strychnos pungens (SYHPU) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Syngonium podophyllum (SYNPO) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Synsepalum dulcificum (SYUDU) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Syzygium cordatum (SYZCD) Host
* Grové T, De Jager K, De Beer MS (2017) Indigenous hosts of economically important fruit fly species (Diptera: Tephritidae) in South Africa. Journal of Applied Entomology 141(10),  817-824.
Syzygium cumini (SYZCU) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Syzygium jambos (SYZJA) Host
* Duyck P-F, David P, Pavoine S, Quilici S (2008) Can host-range allow niche differentiation of invasive polyphagous fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in La Réunion? Ecological Entomology 33(4), 439-452.
Syzygium malaccense (SYZMA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Syzygium paniculatum (SYZPA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Syzygium samarangense (SYZSA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Terminalia catappa (TEMCA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.

* Rasolofoarivao H, Raveloson Ravaomanarivo LH, Delatte H (2021) Host plant ranges of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Madagascar. Bulletin of Entomological Research 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1017/ S0007485321000511
Terminalia chebula (TEMCH) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Terminalia petiolaris (TEMPE) Host
* Woods B, Lacey IB, Brockway CA, Johnstone CP (2005) Hosts of Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) from Broome and the Broome Peninsula, Western Australia. Australian Journal of Entomology 44, 437-441.
Theobroma cacao (THOCA) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Toddalia simplicifolia (TDDSI) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Triphasia trifolia (TPHTR) Host
* Woods B, Lacey IB, Brockway CA, Johnstone CP (2005) Hosts of Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae) from Broome and the Broome Peninsula, Western Australia. Australian Journal of Entomology 44, 437-441.
Vaccinium corymbosum (VACCO) Host
* Vaccaro NC, Bouvet JP (2006) Presence of Ceratitis capitata (Wied.) and Anastrepha fraterculus (Wied.) in blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) of the Department of Concordia, Entre Ríos and in the Department of Curuzú Cuatía, Corrientes, Argentina [poster]. In 7th International Symposium on Fruit Flies of Economic Importance, Salvador, Brazil, 10-15. September, 2006.
Vangueria infausta (VAGIN) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Vasconcellea quercifolia (CIAQU) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Vepris lanceolata (VEPUN) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Vepris nobilis (VEPNO) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Vepris trichocarpa (TLETR) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Vitellaria paradoxa (VILPA) Host
* Badii KB, Billah MK, Afreh-Nuamah K, Obeng-Ofori D (2015) Species composition and host range of fruit-infesting flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in northern Ghana. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 35(3), 137-151.
Vitex gigantea (VIXGI) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Vitis labrusca (VITLA) Host
* Back EA, Pemberton CE (1918) The Mediterranean fruit fly in Hawaii. United States Department of Agriculture Bulletin 536,  119 pp.
Vitis vinifera (VITVI) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Wikstroemia phillyreifolia (WIKPH) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
x Citrofortunella microcarpa (CJFMI) Host
* Liquido NJ, Cunnigham RT, Nakagawa S (1990) Host plants of Mediterranean fruit fly on the island of Hawaii (1949-1985 survey). Journal of Economic Entomology 83(5),  1863-1878,
Ximenia americana (XIMAM) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
------- As Ximenia americana var. caffra

* Segura DF, Vera MT, Cagnotti CL, Vaccaro N, De Coll O, Ovruski SM , Cladera JL (2006) Relative abundance of Ceratitis capitata and Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera: Tephritidae) in diverse host species and localities of Argentina. Annals of the Entomological Society of America 99(1), 70-83.
Ziziphus jujuba (ZIPJU) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Ziziphus lotus (ZIPLO) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/
Ziziphus mauritiana (ZIPMA) Host
* De Meyer M., Copeland RS, Lux SA, Mansell M, Quilici S, Wharton R, White IM, Zenz NJ (2002) Annotated check list of host plants for Afrotropical fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the genus Ceratitis. Zoologische Documentatie Koninklijk Museum voor Midden Afrika 27, 1-91.
Ziziphus mucronata (ZIPMU) Host
* Badii KB, Billah MK, Afreh-Nuamah K, Obeng-Ofori D (2015) Species composition and host range of fruit-infesting flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) in northern Ghana. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 35(3), 137-151.
Ziziphus spina-christi (ZIPSC) Host
* Liquido NJ, McQuate GT, Hanlin MA, Suiter KA (2020) Host plants of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), Version 4.0. Available online at: USDA Compendium of Fruit Fly Host Information (CoFFHI), https://coffhi.cphst.org/