Abstract

Solanum fruit fly, Bactrocera latifrons (Hendel, 1920) (Diptera: Tephritidae), mostly infests the crops belonging
to the Solanaceae family preferably the Capsicum Spp. Recently, a recurrence pestilences of B. latifrons have
been observed in Akabare chili in Nepal. However, its systematic study has not yet been performed. It has been
observed that feedings of the solanum fruit fly maggots damage the chili fruits in different parts of the country.
The incidences of the solanum fruit fly in Akbare chili have been observed in Kathmandu (mid-hill), Sarlahi
(terai) and Sankhuwasabha (mid-hill) districts of Nepal. B. latifrons has been identified morphologically
and verified by molecular analysis. The accession numbers (PQ108473.1, PP956865.1 and PQ108461.1) are
available in the GeneBank.
Keywords: Akabare chili, Fruit fly, Iidentification, Tephritidae, Threat