The safflower flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are important pests of safflower (Carthamus
tinctorious) in Iran. Larval feeding disrupts plant growth resulting reduction of flower buds.
Infestation of bolls began 15 days after the formation of flower heads. In the laboratory study there
was no statistical difference in attraction to Biolure® amang the females of Acanthiophilus helianthi
Rossi and Chaetrollia carthami. In contrast, Trellia luteolla females were significantly less
attracted to the lure. Females of A. helianthi with more than 15 days old were attracted to the
Biolure®.
