Baliosus nervosus
(Panzer, 1794)
Basswood Leafminer, basswood leaf miner
Baliosus nervosus is a in the , commonly known as the basswood . It is to North America and has been recorded from eastern Canada including New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. The is associated with basswood (Tilia spp.) as its primary , with skeletonizing leaf surfaces and creating leaf mines. It has also been observed mining soybean leaves.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Baliosus nervosus: /ˌbæliˈoʊsəs nɜrˈvoʊsəs/
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Habitat
Associated with basswood trees; has been observed on soybean .
Distribution
North America; recorded from New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, Canada.
Diet
the surface of basswood leaves. create leaf mines on basswood and have been known to mine soybean leaves.
Host Associations
- basswood - primary typical for both and
- soybean - occasional have been known to create leaf mines on soybean leaves
Behavior
leaf surfaces. mine within leaves.
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Taxonomic note
Classified in Cassidinae, tribe Chalepini.