Native To: Mexico and Central
America
Date of U.S. Introduction:
First found in Texas in 1927
Images: Invasive.org and Google
Means of Introduction: Annually
migrates into southern Texas; may be introduced to other areas through
the movement of infested fruit
Impact: Larvae attack numerous
fruits of economic significance, particularly grapefruit, oranges,
pear, peach, and apple
Current U.S. Distribution:
Quarantine:
Management Plans: Animals /
Exotic Fruit Fly Selected Internet Resources:
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