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The melon fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is one of about 250
tephrites of economic importance worldwide (Vayssieres, 1998; Virgil et al., 2015). Native to
India, and invasive in Africa, it is considered as one of the main pests that attack
Cucurbitaceae (such as cucumber, watermelon, melon and pumpkin. In Mozambique, the
species was first detected in 2013 in the village of Mocimboa da Praia in the province of Cabo
Delgado near the border with Tanzania, and 4 individuals were identified (Cugala et al., 2013).
When present in cucurbit production fields, the melon fly can cause perforations in the fruits
that serve as a gateway for bacteria and fungi, deformations and premature fall of the fruits,
resulting in yield losses (quality and quantity) estimated at 53 ? 100% (Abro et al., 2017 and
Ekesi et al., 2016 100% (De Meyer et al., 2015). The movement of cucurbit fruits from regions
where Zeugodacus cucurbitae occurs is the main means of dispersal to previously infested
areas, which is why, currently, the country faces an imminent threat from the dispersal of this
species of fruit fly. Since 2013, no studies have been conducted to update data on the
dispersal of Zeugodacus cucurbitae in the country. From May 2021 to May 2023 with support
of the project on “Establishment and maintenance of free fruit production areas with low
prevalence of fruit fly in Southern Africa” monitoring activities for melon fruit fly was carried
out in some provinces of Mozambique The results showed that Zeugodacus cucurbitae is
present in the provinces of Cabo Delgado, Niassa, Nampula, Zambezia, Tete, Manica, and
Sofala with a population relatively low. The high density of the pest was found in Nampula
province while the absence of the pest was found in the provinces of Maputo, Gaza, and
Inhambane. As measures the suppress the pest the NPPO of Mozambique together with its
partners is engaged on disseminating the management measures including the stop movement
of host plants from infested areas to non-infested areas.
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The melon fly, Zeugodacus cucurbitae (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae) is one of about 250
tephrites of economic importance worldwide (Vayssieres, 1998; Virgil et al., 2015). Native to
India, and invasive in Africa, it is considered as one of the main pests that attack
Cucurbitaceae (such as cucumber, watermelon, melon and pumpkin. In Mozambique, the
species was first detected in 2013 in the village of Mocimboa da Praia in the province of Cabo
Delgado near the border with Tanzania, and 4 individuals were identified (Cugala et al., 2013).
When present in cucurbit production fields, the melon fly can cause perforations in the fruits
that serve as a gateway for bacteria and fungi, deformations and premature fall of the fruits,
resulting in yield losses (quality and quantity) estimated at 53 ? 100% (Abro et al., 2017 and
Ekesi et al., 2016 100% (De Meyer et al., 2015). The movement of cucurbit fruits from regions
where Zeugodacus cucurbitae occurs is the main means of dispersal to previously infested
areas, which is why, currently, the country faces an imminent threat from the dispersal of this
species of fruit fly. Since 2013, no studies have been conducted to update data on the
dispersal of Zeugodacus cucurbitae in the country. From May 2021 to May 2023 with support
of the project on “Establishment and maintenance of free fruit production areas with low
prevalence of fruit fly in Southern Africa” monitoring activities for melon fruit fly was carried
out in some provinces of Mozambique The results showed that Zeugodacus cucurbitae is
present in the provinces of Cabo Delgado, Niassa, Nampula, Zambezia, Tete, Manica, and
Sofala with a population relatively low. The high density of the pest was found in Nampula
province while the absence of the pest was found in the provinces of Maputo, Gaza, and
Inhambane. As measures the suppress the pest the NPPO of Mozambique together with its
partners is engaged on disseminating the management measures including the stop movement
of host plants from infested areas to non-infested areas.
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