Tag: Cesar Rodriguez-Saona

Two-part image: At left, a closeup of a spotted-wing drosophila fly on a mottled green and gray surface. The fly is medium brown with rust-red eyes and translucent iridescent wings extended straight back. On the outer edge near the end of each wing is a large black spot that gives the fly its common name. At right, a closeup of a blueberry maggot fly on a blueberry. The fly is black with red eyes and translucent wings that have several black stripes.

Hot Competition: Climate Change, Invasive Fly Displace a Native Blueberry Pest

Life cycle traits give the invasive spotted-wing drosophila a competitive edge over the native blueberry maggot fly—and also make it harder for growers to manage. That advantage will only grow as temperatures rise, a new study shows.

Entomology Today May 25, 2023 Leave a Comment

Hispanic Heritage Month: Publications Showcase

Learn more about the work of several entomologists who are organizing and speaking at the 9th Latin American/Hispanic Symposium: Rising Strong in Entomology, taking place virtually during Entomology 2021.