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which is included in the alerts of the list of priority organisms by the EU
has been found in some orchards in the province of Naples
these appear to be the first findings on a regional and national scale
other findings have been reported at some entry points in France on imported fruit
"We found a number of specimens of Bactrocera dorsalis in 2018 for the first time
after which we began to carry out monitoring activities in the field
placing various traps for this parasitic insect
there have been copious findings of the species and the situation is becoming alarming
we have found just over 700 specimens in the area that falls between the municipalities of Palma Campania and San Gennaro Vesuviano
in the province of Naples," said Francesco Nugnes
a researcher at the Institute for the Sustainability of Plants of the CNR in Portici (Naples)
"We are assessing whether the species has been able to acclimatize and whether the colder temperatures of winter will block the the biological cycle of the alien species
but it is known to its spread in the sub-Saharan belt of Africa and a recent shift of some populations to northern China
regions that have a climate similar to the Mediterranean
Distinctive traits"Although we talk about Bactrocera dorsalis
from a taxonomic point of view it is more correct to speak of the complex Bactrocera dorsalis
which includes a collection of several species
It is very difficult to recognize the oriental fruit fly from solely damage
Often the damage from the larvae of this alien species is confused with those of the well-known Mediterranean fruit fly Ceratitis capitata
laboratory tests must be carried out," explained Nugnes
can be distinguished as the following: the adult of C
capitata can measure 4 to 5 mm and has typical stripes on its wings
and on the thorax has so-called yellow vitte (or stripes) while on the abdomen there is a typical T-shaped pattern
dorsalis can be confirmed by the use of traps activated with specific attractants."
Damage"Bactrocera dorsalis is a polyphagous species
dorsalis lay eggs (more than one per fruit)
It is estimated that one female adult can lay up to 3,000 eggs
The insect generates both direct damage such as early fruit dropout
as well as indirect damage with attacks by various pathogens such as fungi and molds."
How to control the alien species?"We are trying to monitor the presence of Bactrocera dorsalis through the installation and control of traps
trying to see if the affected area has expanded
The Italian Ministry has been alerted and a crisis discussion table has been opened so that we can quickly figure out how to counter this new threat,” concluded Nugnes
There are several solutions that have already been included in the plan of action drawn up by the Campania Region with a committee of experts
Many of the possible actions have already been put in place by the regional government
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citizens residing in Naples and its province can finally request or renew the passport directly at authorized post offices
The service is born from an agreement between Poste Italiane
Ministry of the Interior e Ministry of Business and Made in Italy
with the aim of simplifying access to public administration services and reducing waiting times
the citizen can go to the chosen post office with the necessary documentation:
The postal operator will collect the biometric data (fingerprints and photo) and will send the request to the office of the State Police of competence
the new passport can be delivered directly to your home from the postal service
The service is also active in 42 municipalities of the province with less than 15 thousand inhabitants
the islands of the gulf and the centres of the Sorrento coast
created to extend public services to small municipalities
The mayor of Naples Gaetano Manfredi he stressed how this innovation contributes to reduce waiting times and streamline your workload of the Police Headquarters offices
Also the Police Commissioner Maurizio Agricola highlighted the progress made: after the pandemic
release times had risen to around 80 days; in 2024 they had already been reduced to 15
Poste Italiane strengthens its role in the digitalization of public services
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