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Phytomyza aprilina

Phytomyza aprilina

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera

This is a small fly whose larvae creates a mine in the leaves of honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) and other closely related species, including Symphoricarpos albus. The mine is initially star-shaped, but as the larvae grows the tunnels become straighter. This species is widespread and probably common throughout western Europe.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
France · 18United Kingdom · 1