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Melon fly

Bactrocera cucurbitae

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits flooded grasslands and savannas and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (China, Japan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇱 Mali 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇪 Niger 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇸🇳 Senegal 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇴 Somalia 🇹🇬 Togo 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Species

Bactrocera cucurbitae (Melon fly)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Melon fly?

The scientific name of Melon fly is Bactrocera cucurbitae. It belongs to the genus Bactrocera.

Where does Melon fly live?

Melon fly is found in Widely distributed across Africa (9 countries), Asia (China, Japan, United Arab Emirates), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, China, Cote d'Ivoire, France, Guinea, Japan, Mali, Netherlands, Niger, Nigeria.

What family does Melon fly belong to?

Melon fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) belongs to the genus Bactrocera, which is part of the taxonomic family Tephritidae.

What kingdom does Melon fly belong to?

Melon fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).