Determination of The Loss Ratio on Some Melon Varieties From The Melon Fly, Myiopardalis pardalina (Bigot, 1891) (Diptera: Tephritidae)

It is wel known that the homeland of Melon (Cucumis melo), which a one-year reptile body, belonging to Cucurbitaceae family, Asia. Iran, Caucasus, Turkey, Afghanistan and melon species are encountered in wild Turkistan form believed it was spread world from regions concerned. fly, Myiopardalis pardalina (Bigot, 1891) (Diptera:Tephrtidae) one most important pests grown areas Southeastern Anatolia Region. When approximately reaches size hazelnut, larvae hatched eggs have been left by female fruit shell feed on flesh move towards house seed with tunnels they open, leading various damages. Such damaged melons not preferred consumers. Moreover, invincible losses decrease commercial market value melon. In this research, data related different methods struggle fly has caused significant economic region were obtained nature conditions. This study carried out Diyarbakır Province Çınar District Şükürlü Village (Diyarbakır city, Turkey) 2018-2019 under field Four varieties (Balhan, Balözü, VT21B local variety Winter "sliced" genotype "VN2136") taken into experiment designed 3 replications. order determine damage rate 100 fruits checked each parcel. Control procedures weekly, counts made continued until end season. Fruits dishes removed application plots. studies identify number holes fruits, detected there no difference when considering hole between Balhan, Local (winter VT21 varieties. collected analysis revealed that, lowest found Domestic (Winter varieties, highest Balözü variety. study, rates some determined.