| inability of ceratitis capitata (diptera: tephritidae) to overwinter in the judean hills. | the overwintering potential of the mediterranean fruit fly, ceratitis capitata (wiedemann) (diptera: tephritidae), in cold winter areas within its northern distribution is a key element in understanding its ecology. recent studies have suggested that although originating in tropical africa, the fly has become adapted to the cold weather that prevails within its northernmost areas of distribution. we address the question of whether the mediterranean fruit fly has expanded its overwintering range ... | 2004 | 14998125 |