Mexican fruit fly

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Scientific name: Anastrepha ludens

Size: 7-11 mm

Origin: Mexico and Central America (El Salvador, Belice, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua)

Name (ES): Mosca mexicana de la fruta

Description:
Historically, A. ludens was a citrus pest, although it has now been proven to affect many other hosts, including mango, guava and peach.

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