Anastrepha striata Fruit Fly
Pest Profile
Predominantly yellowish-brown flies, slightly larger than a house fly, with a wingspan of 0.24–0.35 inches depending on the species. The genus Anastrepha differs from other fruit fly genera by wing venation characters, yellow and brown banding on the wings and body, and the shape and length of the ovipositor.
Distribution
Distributed throughout Mexico and Central and South America. It has also been intercepted and trapped in the USA (Florida, California), indicating its potential for spread via infested fruits.
Life Cycle
Eggs are laid within host fruit, causing damage. Larvae go through three stages and may require from 11 days to over a month to complete development, depending on temperature. At maturity, the larvae exit the fruit and burrow into the soil to pupate. Adults emerge from 12 to 100 days later depending on temperature. Newly-emerged adults usually require from eight to 34 days to mature prior to egg laying.