Ophiomyia kwansonis
Sasakawa, 1961
Daylily Leafminer
Ophiomyia kwansonis is a leaf-miner fly in the Agromyzidae. It is known as the Daylily Leafminer based on its documented association with Hemerocallis . The species was described by Sasakawa in 1961 and has been recorded across eastern North America, parts of Asia, and Europe.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Ophiomyia kwansonis: /ˌoʊfiˈɒmiə kwɑnˈsoʊnɪs/
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Distribution
Native to Japan (Honshu) and Taiwan. Introduced to North America, where it is established in the eastern United States from Maine to Florida and west to Texas. Also recorded in Slovenia, Europe.
Host Associations
- Hemerocallis - Documented ; 'Daylily Leafminer' reflects this association
Human Relevance
Known as a pest of ornamental daylilies (Hemerocallis). The and iNaturalist observation count (1376) suggest it is frequently encountered by gardeners and naturalists in regions where it occurs.
Similar Taxa
- Other Ophiomyia speciesMany Ophiomyia are leaf miners with similar habits; identification to species level requires examination of or larval mine characteristics
- Other Agromyzidae leaf miners on HemerocallisMultiple agromyzid include that mine monocot leaves; association alone is insufficient for identification