Ophiomyia congregata
(Malloch, 1913)
Ophiomyia congregata is a of leaf-miner fly in the Agromyzidae. The species was described by Malloch in 1913. As a member of the Ophiomyia, it is likely associated with stem or root mining in plants, though specific associations and biological details for this particular species remain poorly documented in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ophiomyia congregata: /ˌɒfiˈoʊmiə kɒnˈɡriːɡətə/
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Distribution
Known from Vermont, United States, based on distribution records. Additional records indicate presence in the United States generally.
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Taxonomic Note
The name 'congregata' has been used in multiple insect groups, most notably for the braconid Cotesia congregata, a well-studied of hornworms and other caterpillars. The sources provided in the context extensively discuss Cotesia congregata , but this is a different species in a different order (Hymenoptera) and (Braconidae). The present record pertains to Ophiomyia congregata, a dipteran leaf-miner fly in Agromyzidae, for which substantially less biological information is available.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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