Agromyza parvicornis
Loew, 1869
Corn Blotch Leafminer
A leaf-mining in the , primarily associated with corn (Zea mays) . The creates distinctive blotch-shaped mines in foliage. It is considered a minor and sporadic agricultural pest with limited economic impact. Documented from North corn-growing regions and more recently recorded in Mexico.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Agromyza parvicornis: /ˌæɡrəˈmaɪzə pɑːrˌvɪˈkɔːrnɪs/
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Identification
Distinguished from other Agromyza by association with corn and the characteristic blotch-shaped leaf mines produced by . Specific morphological diagnostic features for field identification are not documented in available sources.
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Habitat
Agricultural environments, specifically fields cultivated with corn (Zea mays).
Distribution
North America including Ontario and Québec (Canada), corn-growing regions of the United States, and Mexico (where it has been newly recorded in association with maize ).
Diet
feed internally on corn leaf tissue, creating blotch-shaped mines.
Host Associations
- Zea mays - primary corn; main cultivated
- Poaceae - occasional other grass ; occasionally fed upon
Behavior
mine leaves, producing blotch-shaped mines rather than linear serpentine mines typical of some related leaf-miner .
Ecological Role
Minor agricultural pest; feeding damage is typically sporadic and of limited economic significance.
Human Relevance
Agricultural pest of corn with minor economic impact; management information has been published for affected regions.
Similar Taxa
- Liriomyza marginalisAlso associated with maize in Mexico; distinguished by -level and potentially different mine .
- Other AgromyzidaeMany are ; specificity to corn is a distinguishing feature for A. parvicornis.