Diagnosis: Anterior supra-alar bristles present. Prescutellar bristles absent. Anterior notopleural bristle absent. Number of scutellar bristles 2. Posterior surstylus lobe short. Medial post sutural vittae absent. Wing markings costal band & anal streak only. Costal streak broad - touching R4+5 for its length. Costal cells cloudy.  

Attractant: Nil  

Larval Hosts: Incidental pest of citris and also attacks loquat and some myrtaceous fruits.  

Economic status: Nil  

Reference:  Drew, R.A.I., Hooper, G.H.S.,and Bateman, M.A. (1982) Economic Fruit Flies of the South Pacific Region. Queensland Dept. of Primary Industries, Brisbane. Pages 29-31.

Document 03272, submitted 21 October 1998
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