Diagnosis: Abdominal tergites not fused. Anterior supra-alar bristles absent. Abdomen shape not petiolate. Prescutellar bristles present. Anterior notopleural bristle absent. Posterior surstylus lobe short. Medial post sutural vittae absent. Wing markings costal band & anal streak only. Costal streak limited to costa - touching R4+5 at margin only. Costal cells clear.

Attractant: Nil  

Larval Hosts: Deciduous fruits, mangoes, persimmons, and guavas.
 

Economic status:

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 13-15.

Document 03554, submitted 06 November 1998
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