To the biology of celery fly Euleia heraclei (Linnaeus, 1758) (Diptera: Tephritidae) — pest of alien Apiaceae species in Moscow Region
Journal: rej
Year: 2016

Biology of celery fly Euleia heraclei (Linnaeus, 1758) (Diptera, Tephritidae) was studied in Moscow Region. In spring larvae damage leaves of Apiaceae plants of the second -year vegetation, in the end of summer and in autumn -leaves of young plants. In spite of the increase of the duration of warm season the fly develops in 2 generations under natural conditions. Serious injury caused by celery larvae is registered according to grown seedlings of Heracleum sosnowskyi Mandenova in autumn.