Phytomyza spinaciae

Phytomyza spinaciae

Phytomyza spinaciae is a leaf miner in the family Agromyzidae.
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Appearance

Long, narrow interparenchymal mine. Pupation in leaf at end of mine.

References:

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https://bugguide.net/node/view/101645
http://www.ukflymines.co.uk/Flies/Phytomyza_spinaciae.php
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderDiptera
FamilyAgromyzidae
GenusPhytomyza
SpeciesPhytomyza spinaciae
Photographed in
United States of America