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0An assessment of the oviposition behavior of spotted-wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) in the presence of a novel management tool in Pinot noir grapes

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Blood, Rachel A.

Abstract:

Spotted-wing drosophila (SWD, Drosophila suzukii) is an invasive fruit fly species native of Southeast Asia. In vineyards, SWD lays eggs in damaged and intact fruit of the most soft-skinned varieties, and feeds on damaged fruits during the harvest period. Feeding and oviposition activities increase the likelihood of vectoring spoilage bacteria,...

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Honors College Thesis

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:_____________________________________________________ Vaughn Walton Spotted-wing drosophila (SWD, Drosophila suzukii) is an invasive fruit fly