ABSTRACT
Insects of the family Tephritidae, the true fruit flies, are known for having economic importance since they infest a series of host fruits of commercial interest. Their life cycle, particularly the larval phase, is closely related to the development of the host fruits because they start to damage them from the moment of oviposition. In addition, they are biologically important organisms, occurring in different habitats, exploring diverse feeding resources, and exhibiting a series of variable behavior.
