Publications by authors named "Consolatha Chambi"
, one of the most devastating citrus pests in Asia, has two developmental stages (mature larva and pupa) that complete their life cycle in the soil. Currently, southern China has a climate with abundant autumn rains, and soil moisture can be a major factor affecting the survival of larvae and pupae of . In the present study, we evaluated the effects of water immersion and high soil moisture content on the development of mature larvae and pupae of .
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- Bactrocera minax is a significant citrus pest in China, and this study explores how adding protein to adult diets affects their fitness.
- Adult flies were fed different diets, including control (water and sucrose) and protein-rich (sucrose + yeast or peptone) options.
- The results showed that protein supplements led to increased lifespan, delayed mortality, higher mating frequencies, and better ovary development in females, suggesting that these dietary changes could improve both survival and reproduction in B. minax.