A review of relationships between interspecific competition and invasions in fruit flies (Diptera : Tephritidae)

Duyck Pierre François, David Patrice, Quilici Serge. 2004. A review of relationships between interspecific competition and invasions in fruit flies (Diptera : Tephritidae). Ecological Entomology, 29 : 511-520.

https://doi.org/10.1111/j.0307-6946.2004.00638.x

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Résumé : 1. A number of invasions in the family Tephritidae (fruit flies) have been observed worldwide despite quarantine procedures. In this review, the potential importance of interspecific competition and competitive displacement among different tephritid species is evaluated in the context of recent invasions. 2. Where polyphagous tephritid species have been introduced in areas already occupied by a polyphagous tephritid, interspecific competition has resulted in a decrease in number and niche shift of the pre-established species. No reciprocal invasions have been observed. 3. The data on tephritid invasions seem to support a hierarchical mode of competition; however, complete exclusion usually did not occur. Indeed, tephritid distribution and abundance are markedly structured by various abiotic (mostly climatic) and biotic (host plants) factors. 4. The primary determinant of competitive interactions in near-optimal conditions, such as lowlands with abundant fruit plantations, is probably the lifehistory strategy. The r-K gradient could be used as a predictor of potential invaders, because K traits (such as large adult size) may favour both exploitation and interference competition. 5. For future research, a better understanding of competition mechanisms seems essential. Different species competing in the same area should be compared with respect to: (i) demographic parameters, (ii) the outcome of experimental co-infestations on the same fruit, and (iii) behavioural and chemical interference mechanisms.

Mots-clés Agrovoc : culture fruitière, Tephritidae, insecte déprédateur des fruits, compétition biologique, écologie, dynamique des populations

Mots-clés géographiques Agrovoc : La Réunion, France

Mots-clés complémentaires : Mouche des fruits

Classification Agris : H10 - Ravageurs des plantes

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