About this Research Topic
This Research Topic is the second volume of 'Research Advances on Drosophila suzukii'. The first volume can be found here.
Given the success of Volume I of this Research Topic, and the rapidly evolving nature of the subject, we are pleased to announce the launch of "Research Advances on Drosophila suzukii, Volume II".
Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) is an invasive insect pest, which originates from Southeast Asia. It is commonly called spotted wing drosophila because of a black spot on the distal end of each wing of the male. It infests soft-skinned fruits e.g., blueberry, cherry, strawberry, and raspberry. Females of D. suzukii have saw-like ovipositors with which they cut through the epicarp of soft-skinned fruits and lay eggs inside the fruits. This renders the fruits unmarketable and causes financial losses to growers.
The global spread of D.suzukii has progressed rapidly during the 21 century. In 2008 D. suzukii was first detected in Europe and North America and was found in South America by 2013. Just 6 years later in 2019 the first evidence of this insect pest in sub-Saharan Africa was recorded in, when it was identified in Nakuru, Kenya.
Since its introduction as an invasive pest outside tis native region, entomologists have studied the species to better understand its ecology and behavior. Initial studies have suggested several promising strategies to monitor and control the insect pest. However, further research is still needed to better understand the impact of these species, and better control its spread.
The Research Topic seeks to publish articles on advancements in the understanding of the ecology and control of D. suzukii. We welcome original research, short communications, and reviews. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
• General and chemical ecology of D. suzukii
• Biology of D. suzukii
• The interactions between D. suzukii and its host plants, parasitoids, microorganisms, or a combination of these.
• Applications in the control of this insect pest
Given the success of Volume I of this Research Topic, and the rapidly evolving nature of the subject, we are pleased to announce the launch of "Research Advances on Drosophila suzukii, Volume II".
Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) is an invasive insect pest, which originates from Southeast Asia. It is commonly called spotted wing drosophila because of a black spot on the distal end of each wing of the male. It infests soft-skinned fruits e.g., blueberry, cherry, strawberry, and raspberry. Females of D. suzukii have saw-like ovipositors with which they cut through the epicarp of soft-skinned fruits and lay eggs inside the fruits. This renders the fruits unmarketable and causes financial losses to growers.
The global spread of D.suzukii has progressed rapidly during the 21 century. In 2008 D. suzukii was first detected in Europe and North America and was found in South America by 2013. Just 6 years later in 2019 the first evidence of this insect pest in sub-Saharan Africa was recorded in, when it was identified in Nakuru, Kenya.
Since its introduction as an invasive pest outside tis native region, entomologists have studied the species to better understand its ecology and behavior. Initial studies have suggested several promising strategies to monitor and control the insect pest. However, further research is still needed to better understand the impact of these species, and better control its spread.
The Research Topic seeks to publish articles on advancements in the understanding of the ecology and control of D. suzukii. We welcome original research, short communications, and reviews. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:
• General and chemical ecology of D. suzukii
• Biology of D. suzukii
• The interactions between D. suzukii and its host plants, parasitoids, microorganisms, or a combination of these.
• Applications in the control of this insect pest
Keywords: Drosophila suzukii, invasive pests, entomology
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