Comparative studies of the cryptic and sympatric fruit flies Chaetostomella cylindrica and Chaetostomella lurida (Diptera : Tephritidae) infesting thistles (Asteraceae) in Lebanon - by Mohammad Souheil Al-Zein
Abstract
Chaetostomella cylindrica and Chaetostomella lurida are cryptic and sympatric non-frugivorous fruit flies that cannot be differentiated morphologically. Ecologically, the two species differ C. cylindrica is highly oligophagous while C. lurida is monophag
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Thesis (M.S.)--Dept. of Biology, AUB, 2003.;"Advisor: Dr. Khouzama Knio, Associate Professor, Biology--Member of Committee: Dr. Hala Gali-Muhtasib, Associate Professor, Biology--Member of Committee: Dr. Nadine Darwiche, Professor, Biology--Member of Commi
Bibliography : leaves 86-90.
Bibliography : leaves 86-90.