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Review
. 2024 Mar;80(3):935-952.
doi: 10.1002/ps.7816. Epub 2023 Oct 26.

Reproductive behavior of fruit flies: courtship, mating, and oviposition

Xin-Lian Li  1 , Dou-Dou Li  1 , Xin-Yan Cai  1 , Dai-Feng Cheng  1 , Yong-Yue Lu  1
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Review

Reproductive behavior of fruit flies: courtship, mating, and oviposition

Xin-Lian Li et al. Pest Manag Sci. 2024 Mar.

Abstract

Many species of the Tephritidae family are invasive and cause huge damage to agriculture and horticulture, owing to their reproductive characteristics. In this review, we have summarized the existing studies on the reproductive behavior of Tephritidae, particularly those regarding the genes and external factors that are associated with courtship, mating, and oviposition. Furthermore, we outline the issues that still need to be addressed in fruit fly reproduction research. The review highlights the implications for understanding the reproductive behavior of fruit flies and discusses methods for their integrated management and biological control. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.

Keywords: Tephritidae; courtship; mating; oviposition.

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