Damage
In the Indo-Malayan region, the melon fly is considered the most destructive pest of melons and other related crops. In Hawaii, it has caused serious damaged to melon, cucumber and tomato crops.
The melon fly can attack flowers, stem, root tissue, and fruit.
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