Vol. 9, Issue 2, Part D (2023)

Abstract
Emerging pests are increasingly threatening the health of fruit orchards throughout the Mediterranean area. Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae)) are among the world's most economically important pest species, attacking a wide range of fleshy fruits and vegetables in tropical and subtropical areas. The purpose of the study was to identify the species of the Diptera fruit fly: Tephritidae and level of incidence in the Vilcabamba Micro-watershed, Grau province, Peru. The study was of a quantitative approach, descriptive level, non-experimental. A simple random probabilistic test was performed, consisting of 384 respective host fruit trees. Fruit flies captured in baited traps were collected and identified following the available taxonomic keys. To identify the species of Anastrepha spp and Ceratitis capitata, the keys of Korytkowski 2008 and SENASICA (2018) were used. A simple random probabilistic test was performed, consisting of 384 respective host fruit trees. In the results, two species of fruit fly Ceratitis capitata and Anastrepha spp were found, finding a significant correlation at the 0.01 level (bilateral) through Pearson's R and an Analysis of variance of significance level (Sig.< 0.05) between the variables under study; having a low infestation level. Ceratitis capitata and Anastrepha spp of similar appearance were distinguished. through comparative morphological analysis.