Ophiomyia beckeri
(Hendel, 1923)
Ophiomyia beckeri is a of leaf-mining fly in the Agromyzidae, described by Hendel in 1923. The Ophiomyia is characterized by species that create internal mines in plant tissues, typically in stems or leaves. This species has been recorded from parts of Europe including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, as well as Madeira Island. The 26 iNaturalist observations suggest it is documented but not frequently encountered.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ophiomyia beckeri: /ˌoʊfiːoʊˈmiːjə ˈbɛkəri/
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Identification
Members of Ophiomyia are distinguished from other Agromyzidae by their reduced wing venation, with the absent or greatly reduced. -level identification within Ophiomyia generally requires examination of male genitalia and plant associations. No specific diagnostic features for O. beckeri are documented in the provided sources.
Distribution
Recorded from Denmark, Norway (presence confirmed), Madeira Island (Portugal), and Sweden (presence doubtful).
Behavior
As with other Ophiomyia , larvae are internal miners in plant tissues.
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Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'beckeri' honors the German entomologist Theophil Becker (1840–1928), a in Diptera.
Data Limitations
Minimal biological information is available for this in accessible literature. Most knowledge of the comes from better-known congenerics such as Ophiomyia maura and Ophiomyia pinguis.