Atherigona is a genus of flies in the family Muscidae. [1][2] Larvae of some Atherigona species are important pests in cultivation of cereals, like rice and maize. Many are known as shoot flies. Some important species include: [3][4][5][6] ^ Couri, Márcia S. (2007). "A key to the Afrotropical genera of Muscidae (Diptera)" (PDF Adobe Acrobat).

Atherigona is a genus in the family Muscidae, order Diptera (Chapter 2, Sunflower seed maggot). Atherigona species are grouped into two subgenera: Acritochaeta and Atherigona sensu stricto.

Recently it was also recorded as a primary pest of certain crops, in particular in pepper (Capsicum spp.) and tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) but it may have a wider range as it has been recorded associated with plants and fruits of at least 25 families. Damage.

Nov 16, 2021 · This datasheet on Atherigona orientalis covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Dispersal, Hosts/Species Affected, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Prevention/Control, Further Information.

Dec 19, 2024 · An Old World genus with two species introduced to the New World. " Atherigona species will breed in decaying plant material or animal matter, and A. orientalis is known to produce secondary infestations in a few crop plants such as sorghum and maize." (1) Pont, A.C. (1986) Studies on the Australian Muscidae (Diptera). VII.

Oct 20, 2011 · Three new species of shoot fly, Atherigona Rondani (subgenus Acritochaeta Grimshaw) (Diptera: Muscidae), are described from northern Thailand, based on morphological characteristics of males.

Three new species of shoot fly, Atherigona Rondani (subgenus Acritochaeta Grimshaw) (Diptera: Muscidae), are described from northern Thailand, based on morphological characteristics of males.

Three new species of shoot fly, Atherigona Rondani (subgenus Acritochaeta Grimshaw) (Diptera: Muscidae), are described from northern Thailand, based on morphological characteristics of males.

This datasheet on Atherigona soccata covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Dispersal, Hosts/Species Affected, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Prevention/Control, Further Information.

Three new species of shoot fly, Atherigona spp., from northern Thailand. Journal of Insect Science 11:139 available online: insectscience.org/11.139. The shoot flies, Atherigona Rondani...