Abstract The tribe Dacini (Diptera: Tephritidae) contains over 930 recognised species and
has been widely studied due to the economic importance of some taxa, such as the Oriental …

Many countries conduct fruit fly surveillance but, while there are guidelines, practices vary
widely. This review of some countries in the Pacific region demonstrates the diversity of fruit …

The natural occurrence, distribution (within a plant) and roles of four phenylbutanoid
compounds (anisyl acetone, cue-lure, raspberry ketone and zingerone) are elucidated for …

Insect‐specific viruses (ISVs) can affect insect health and fitness, but can also interact with
other insect‐associated microorganisms. Despite this, ISVs are often studied in isolation …

Sustainable production of pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima Duchesne) partly relies on integrated
pest management (IPM) and pollination services. A farmer-managed field study was carried …

Simple Summary The wide distribution of fruit flies and, the diversity of their host species,
along with the seriousness of the damage and the huge economic losses they cause, mean …

Highlights•Papua New Guinean orchids attract males of Dacini fruit flies with floral volatiles
(83).•Floral synomone possesses either phenylpropanoid or phenylbutanoid male …

The repelling of insect pests and attracting of beneficial insects using non-host plants is an
important component of 'push-pull'strategy. Plants with insecticidal properties are locally …

Bulbophyllum is the largest orchid genus with> 2000 species. There are many daciniphilous
Bulbophyllum species with unique lip mechanisms for fly pollination. Their flowers …

Morphological and floral chemical components are both important cues used by plants to
attract pollinators. Two local ecotypes named 'Nabawan'and 'Apin-Apin'produced by the …