first record for Carpophilus hemipterus L. and preliminary evaluation of its infestation rate on fig fruits in Sheen ( Homs-Syria)

In this study Carpophilus hemipterus L. was recorded for the first time on fig fruits in Sheen ( Homs- Syria).Morphological study showed that adult (female and male) have unoval shape measure 3- 4mm,with marked dark brown color and have two yellowspots on its wings and their antennae are clopped.