Influence of high-temperature exposure on the mating, oviposition and thermotaxis of Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillet) (Diptera:Tephritidae)

Abstract

Results showed that 1hr of exposure to 45°C significantly stimulated mating, oviposition and thermotactic behaviour of the flies. These results could improve our understanding of the mechanisms responsible for the population dynamics of B. cucurbitae during the high-temperature season.