The Fruit Fly Fauna (Diptera : Tephritidae : Dacinae) of Papua New Guinea, Indonesian Papua, Associated Islands and Bougainville

The book is a taxonomic treatise on tropical fruit flies in Papua New Guinea, Indonesian Papua, associated islands, and Bougainville, covering 296 known species and 65 new species. It discusses the evolutionary origins, provides a key to genera and sub-genera, and highlights major pest species and their biosecurity risks. Extensive field research by the authors and colleagues has resulted in advanced knowledge of the region.

Format: Hardback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 24 January 2022
Publisher: CABI Publishing

The book, a comprehensive taxonomic treatise, delves into the diverse array of tropical fruit flies found in Papua New Guinea, Indonesian Papua, associated islands, and Bougainville, a region renowned for its prolific speciation within the sub-family Dacinae. Its primary objective is to offer readers a comprehensive and up-to-date account of all known species of Dacinae inhabiting this region, encompassing a total of 296 known species. Within this extensive compilation, the book presents detailed descriptions of 65 novel species, adding to the existing knowledge base. Furthermore, it delves into the evolutionary origins of the Dacinae, providing valuable insights into their historical development. Additionally, the book serves as a valuable reference tool, offering a key to the genera and sub-genera documented in the Australian-Pacific Region. It also addresses the significant pest species and their potential biosecurity risks to other countries, shedding light on the challenges posed by these insects. The authors and their esteemed colleagues have conducted extensive field research over an extended period, resulting in a profound accumulation of advanced knowledge regarding tropical fruit flies in this region. This extensive body of work has firmly established the book as a crucial resource for researchers, ecologists, and pest management professionals engaged in the study of taxonomy, ecology, and the control of Tephritidae family members worldwide. Moreover, it holds immense value for biosecurity and horticulture workers within government administration and universities across the globe, empowering them with the necessary knowledge to address the challenges posed by tropical fruit flies and safeguard agricultural industries.

Weight: 758g
Dimension: 381 x 292 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789249514