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Anastrepha alveata is a small fruit fly, as observed in museum specimens. The body exhibits a predominantly yellowish-brown coloration. The wings are characterized by a distinct, patterned venation typical of the genus, with brownish bands visible across the wing membrane.[1]
Anastrepha alveata is a strictly monophagous fruit fly species associated with the wild plum Ximenia americana (Olacaceae).[2] It is considered a rare, non-pest species.[2]
The mean pupal period for this species is 17.5 days.[2] Adults exhibit high longevity, exceeding 300 days, which allows them to survive until the next annual fructification period of their host plant; this survival is not attributed to diapause.[2]
A. alveata exhibits a crepuscular to nocturnal mating rhythm, with activities beginning around 6:00 pm and extending past 9:00 pm.[2] Sexual maturity is reached at 5–7 days after emergence for males and 8–13 days for females.[2] Male sexual maturity is signaled by the protrusion of lateral abdominal pleural glands, which are associated with pheromone production, followed by courtship behaviors such as wing fanning and anal touches on cage surfaces.[2] Mating duration ranges from approximately 81 to 118 minutes.[2]