Tephritid fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are a highly diverse group of insects that include some of the most significant pests of global horticulture and food security1. The subfamily Dacinae contains over 900 described species2, with its centre of diversity in the Asia/Pacific/Oceania region3. It includes some of the world’s most destructive fruit pests, including Bactrocera dorsalis…