Abstract Adult Queensland fruit flies, Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt), require adequate post‐
teneral nutrition to complete reproductive development, to perform sexually and for …

Abstract The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) is a most promising methodology for effective
control of the Queensland fruit fly (Qfly), Bactrocera tryoni, a major horticultural pest of …

The fruit fly Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt)(Diptera: Tephritidae) is a species of significant
quarantine concern to many countries. Currently, B. tryoni is found in parts of Australia and …

Quality control data for three years of production (1999-2002) at the Camden sterile insect
facility was analyzed. Pupal weight was positively and significantly related to per cent …

Larval diets used for artificial rearing can have a significant effect on insect biology. The
Queensland fruit fly (aka “Qfly”), Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt)(Diptera: Tephritidae), is one of …

Abstract The Queensland fruit fly (Qfly; Bactrocera tryoni Froggatt) is a major horticultural
pest species in Australia and considered a serious quarantine concern, both domestically …

This review draws together available information on the biology, methods for study, and
culturing of hymenopteran parasitoids of the Queensland fruit fly, Bactrocera tryoni, and …

Diets for the mass rearing of tephritid fruit flies have traditionally been based on bulking
agents, such as lucerne, bran or carrot, which make up the majority of the larval medium. To …

Abstract Sterile Queensland fruit flies Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt)(Diptera: Tephritidae) are
commonly marked with fluorescent dye to assist with subsequent identification after release …

Abstract BACKGROUND The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) requires vast numbers of
consistently high quality insects to be produced over long periods. Quality control (QC) …