EPPO Global Database

Ceratitis cosyra(CERTCO)

Distribution details in Uganda

Situation
Current pest situation evaluated by EPPO on the basis of information dated 2025: Present, no details
From CABI Pest map 592 (1999): Absent, unreliable record
Comments
1999: Unconfirmed, and therefore doubtful, according to CABI.

EPPO Reporting Service (2018/213) : intercepted by Sweden on Anonna muricata imported from Uganda (interception).
References
* DeMeyer, M. (1998) Bulletin of Entomological Research 88, 257-290.

* Isabirye B E, Akol A M, Mayamba A, Nankinga C K, Rwomushana I (2015) Species composition and community structure of fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) across major mango-growing regions in Uganda. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 35 (2), 69-79.

* Onen DO, Amulen AD, Tusiime G, Dralabu S, Vudriko P, Otim MH, Omara RR, Smagghe G, Sansa-Otim J, Karungi J (2026) Bactrocera dorsalis dominance and first report of three Dacus species in Uganda. Scientific African. 2026 Feb 27, e03286. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2026.e0328

* INTERNET
True Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) of the Afrotropical Region. Ceratitis anonae. Specimens http://projects.bebif.be/fruitfly/taxoninfo.html?id=26
Situation in neighbouring countries
Country State Status
Kenya Present, no details view...
Tanzania, United Republic of Present, no details view...