| Latin Name | Bactrocera oleae |
| Common Name | Olive fruit fly |
| Biology | Adults are ~5 mm, olive-green with clear wings. Females lay eggs in olive fruits. Larvae feed on pulp. Multiple generations/year. Overwinters as pupae . |
| Damage | Larvae cause fruit rot, premature drop, and reduced oil quality. Economic losses in olive groves . |
| Distribution Regions | Native to Mediterranean; invasive in Africa, South America, and California . |
| Monitoring | Visual inspection of infested fruits. Pheromone traps (e.g., trimedlure) . |
| Recommended Traps | Pheromone traps (trimedlure or methyl eugenol) . |
Literature review
The cited publications support the exact compound-species relationship. Formulation, ratio, loading, release rate and field lifetime depend on a validated lure protocol and are not inferred here.
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