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Integrative taxonomy versus taxonomic authority without peer review: the case of the Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Tephritidae)

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Schutze, M. K., Bourtzis, K., Cameron, S. L., Clarke, A. R., De Meyer, M., Hee, A. K. W., Hendrichs, J., Krosch, M. N. and Mwatawala, M. (2017) Integrative taxonomy versus taxonomic authority without peer review: the case of the Oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Tephritidae). Systematic Entomology, 42 (4). pp. 609-620.

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Article Link: https://doi.org/10.1111/syen.12250

Abstract

1. Major global horticultural and food security tephritid fruit fly pests, Bactrocera papayae (papaya fruit fly) and B. invadens (invasive fruit fly), were synonymised with B. dorsalis (Oriental fruit fly) by Schutze et al. (2015a) based on extensive integrative taxonomic evidence from multiple sources. This synonymy was peer reviewed by eight independent experts. 2. Drew & Romig (2016) withdrew B. papayae and B. invadens from synonymy based on opinion drawn primarily from disparate geographical distribution, morphological, and host use information. This reversal was not subjected to peer review. 3. We consider the withdrawal from synonymy as invalid due to significant errors and misrepresentations of the literature provided in the arguments of Drew & Romig (2016) that we propose would not have withstood peer scrutiny. 4. This case reflects a broader issue of individual taxonomic authorities using opinion to challenge extensive evidence generated via scientific hypothesis-testing methods by discipline specialists. 5. We recommend that taxonomic acts not subjected to peer review, especially of pest species, be actively discouraged by the broader scientific and regulatory community. © 2017 The Royal Entomological Society

Item Type:Article
Corporate Creators:Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Queensland
Business groups:Biosecurity Queensland
Keywords:Bactrocera dorsalis Bactrocera papayae Carica papaya Tephritidae crop pest fly food security geographical distribution host use hypothesis testing invasive species morphology specialist taxonomy
Subjects:Science > Entomology
Science > Zoology > Invertebrates > Insects
Plant pests and diseases > Economic entomology
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