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Olive fruit fly

Bactrocera oleae

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera

The olive fruit fly (Bactrocera oleae) is a species of fruit fly which belongs to the subfamily Dacinae. It is a phytophagous species whose larvae feed on the fruit of olive trees, hence the common name. It is considered a serious pest in the cultivation of olives.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Spain · 82Italy · 20France · 6Netherlands · 1