Fruit flies in 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ |18 July 2025
Fruit flies in 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
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Compared to the other countries in the Indian Ocean region, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ currently has only two fruit fly species, namely the melon fly (Zeugodacus cucurbitae) and mediterranean fly (Ceratitis Capitata).
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Number of fruit flies species by country
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Countries |
No. of species |
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Madagascar |
12 |
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Mauritius |
10 |
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Reunion |
10 |
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Comoros |
8 |
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Mayotte |
6 |
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91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ |
2 |
Source: Plantes-hôtes des mouches des fruits Comores, Madagascar, Maurice, Mayotte, Réunion, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ (2015- 2019)
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