Melon fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) on a squash (Cucurbita sp.) . Melon flies are a serious agricultural pest. They can cause damaged to melons and rela

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Melon fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) on a squash (Cucurbita sp.) . Melon flies are a serious agricultural pest. They can cause damaged to melons and related species such as cucumbers, as well as other crops such as tomatoes. They can attack flowers, stem and root tissue, and fruit.

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