Vegetable leafminer
- Pronunciation
- /VEH-jeh-tuh-ble LEAF-miner/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Vegetable leafminer
- Plural
- Vegetable leafminers
Definition
A group of small flies belonging to the genus *Liriomyza*, known for their ability to cause significant damage to various agricultural crops by mining through leaves.
Etymology
From Latin 'liri' meaning 'lily', and 'myza' meaning 'fly'.
Example
Vegetable leafminers are a major pest of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and other crops.
Related Terms
- Liriomyza
- Leaf miners
- Insect pests
- Agriculture
Usage Notes
Vegetable leafminers are often difficult to control due to their small size and ability to lay eggs on the underside of leaves.