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Bengouga Khalila

  • Biodiversity Journal, 14 (3): 0415-0419

    Tahar-Chaouche Souad, Bengouga Khalila & Tahar-Chaouche Imen
    First record and description of Capparimyia savastani (Martelli, 1911) (Diptera Tephritidae) on wild Capparis spinosa (L.) (Brassicales Capparaceae) in Biskra province (Algeria)
    https://doi.org/10.31396/Biodiv.Jour.2023.14.3.415.419

    ABSTRACT
    During biodiversity plant investigations in Biskra localities (Algeria) conducted in autumn 2020 for the detection of specific arid meliferous plants, insect attacks were observed on wild caper plants Capparis spinosa L. (Brassicales Capparaceae). Infested caper fruits were taken and kept in laboratory conditions until adults ‘emergence. Adults were identified as Capparimyia savastani (Martelli, 1911) (Diptera Tephritidae). This record is the first one in Biskra region. Larvae of C. savastani feed on the edible flower buds and fruits of Capparis spinosa. This species seems to be able to cause significant damages to the fruit of wild caper.