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Holly Leaf Miner (Phytomyza ilicis group) Leafmines on Ilex verticillata leaves, growing along a forested trail on the Natchaug River. Fall,Geotagged,Phytomyza ilicis,United States Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Holly Leaf Miner (Phytomyza ilicis group)

Leafmines on Ilex verticillata leaves, growing along a forested trail on the Natchaug River.

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Impressive capture and ID work, Lisa! Posted 3 years ago
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    Calbost Niel
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    Colour contrast and lighting quite brilliant Lisa Posted 3 years ago

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The Holly Leaf Miner

"Phytomyza ilicis", the holly leaf miner, is a leaf mining fly in the family Agromyzidae, whose larvae burrow into leaves of the holly tree leaving characteristic pale trails or leaf mines.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Jan 28, 2022. Captured Nov 9, 2021 13:50 in 44 Chaplin St, Chaplin, CT 06235, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 6D Mark II
  • f/25.0
  • 1/99s
  • ISO160
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.

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