Distinct genetic lineages of Bactrocera caudata (Insecta: Tephritidae) revealed by COI and 16S DNA sequences

The fruit fly Bactrocera caudata is a pest species of economic importance in Asia. Its larvae feed on the flowers of Cucurbitaceae such as Cucurbita moschata. To-date it is distinguished from related species based on morphological characters. Specimens of B. caudata from Peninsular Malaysia and Indo...

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Main Authors: Lim, Phaik Eem, Tan, Ji, Suana, I. Wayan, Eamsobhana, Praphathip, Yong, Hoi Sen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2012
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Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/3392/1/15.pdf
http://eprints.um.edu.my/3392/
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0037276
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