Fruit fly detection kits: choose by scientific name
The catalog contains three separate targets: Ceratitis capitata, Bactrocera dorsalis and Zeugodacus cucurbitae. Common names are helpful search terms, but the scientific name and SKU provide the clearest ordering reference.
What to check first
Do not infer a plant specimen from names such as melon fly. Before purchase, confirm the insect material, its condition and the required nucleic acid preparation. These pages do not establish suitability for every life stage, trap preservative or mixed-species specimen.
Matching products and source instructions
| Product | Target or equipment | IFU specimens | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeneVide Ceratitis capitata Mediterranean Fruit Fly Test Kit GV-PLT-CC | Ceratitis capitata | insect specimens; follow the specimen preparation in the IFU | English IFU |
| GeneVide Bactrocera dorsalis Oriental Fruit Fly On-Site Test Kit GV-PLT-BD | Bactrocera dorsalis | insect specimens; follow the specimen preparation in the IFU | English IFU |
| GeneVide Zeugodacus cucurbitae Melon Fly On-Site Test Kit GV-PLT-ZC | Zeugodacus cucurbitae | insect specimens; follow the specimen preparation in the IFU | English IFU |
Selection questions to resolve
Can this kit be used as a generic fruit fly test?
This product names Ceratitis capitata. Bactrocera dorsalis and Zeugodacus cucurbitae have separate kits. Confirm the required species and specimen preparation before ordering.
Is the oriental fruit fly kit the Mediterranean fruit fly kit?
No. This kit names Bactrocera dorsalis. The Mediterranean fruit fly product names Ceratitis capitata; select by the full scientific name when common names are ambiguous.
Does a melon fly test use the same specimen as a melon leaf test?
Do not infer a plant sample from the common name. This is the Zeugodacus cucurbitae product; confirm the insect specimen and nucleic acid preparation with the corresponding IFU.
Before you order
- Check the full target name, abbreviation and SKU; do not order solely from a common name or symptom description.
- Confirm that the actual specimen is within the IFU scope. Ask about unlisted matrices, preservation methods or specimen conditions.
- Read the matching IFU for preparation, controls, storage and result interpretation.
- Confirm equipment and program compatibility. Kits and the platform are separate products; do not assume any PCR instrument or third-party reader is compatible.
- For a quote, provide testing volume, existing equipment and destination, and confirm the sales pack, shipping and delivery arrangements.
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This guide is based on the linked product IFUs and existing equipment materials. The complete IFU governs the assay scope and procedure; this guide adds no performance, specimen-coverage or certification claims.