HOST PLANTS OF MEDITERRANEAN FRUIT-FLY (DIPTERA, TEPHRITIDAE) ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII (1949-1985 SURVEY)

Of the 196 fruit species collected, 60 are Ceratitis capitata hosts under natural field conditions. At present, Jerusalem cherry; Solanum pseudocapsicum and coffee Coffea arabica are the two most important hosts of Mediterranean fruit fly on Hawaii. The first documented infestation data are provided for 12 plant species that have long been recognized as potential hosts of Mediterranean fruit fly. -from Authors