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Bactrocera latifrons
Warning
This guidance is for information only. It is your responsibility to check the relevant legislation, including the assimilated EU Regulation (Commission Implementing Regulation 2019/2072). Not complying with the requirements under the legislation may lead to delays and penalties at the customs border.
Warning
You must report any suspicions of
Bactrocera latifrons, wherever found.
To report suspicions, you must contact the relevant authority.
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Preferred name
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Bactrocera latifrons
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Common names
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- Malaysian fruit fly
- Solanum fruit fly
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Synonyms
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- Chaetodacus antennalis
- Chaetodacus latifrons
- Dacus latifrons
Plants known to carry Bactrocera latifrons
| Scientific name | Common names |
|---|---|
| Capsicum annuum | Bell pepper,Paprica,Pepper, sweet,Pepper, red |
| Capsicum chinense | Aji,Pepper, hot |
| Capsicum frutescens | Chilli,Pepper, bird,Pepper, Cayenne,Chilli, bird,Pepper, Cayenne,Pepper, hot |
| Capsicum | Paprica |
| Citrullus lanatus | Watermelon,Citrul,Melon, Egusi |
| Citrus aurantifolia | Lime,Lime, key,Lime, Mexican |
| Cucumis melo | Melon |
| Cucumis sativus | Cucumber |
| Punica granatum | Pomegranate tree |
| Solanaceae (family) | None |
| Solanum lycopersicum | Tomato,tomato (direct-seeded),tomato (transplanted) |
| Solanum melongena | Aubergine,Eggplant |
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