Amauromyza pleuralis

(Malloch, 1914)

Amauromyza pleuralis is a of leaf-mining in the . It is to North America and has been recorded in the United States and Canada. Like other members of its , it is likely associated with herbaceous plants, though specific host associations for this species remain poorly documented. The species was described by Malloch in 1914 based on specimens from Vermont.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Amauromyza pleuralis: /əˌmaʊrəˈmaɪzə ˈplʊərəlɪs/

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Distribution

Recorded from the United States (Vermont) and Canada. Distribution records are sparse, with most available data originating from historical collections.

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Taxonomic Note

The was originally described as Agromyza pleuralis by Malloch in 1914 and later transferred to the Amauromyza. It is distinct from the better-studied Amauromyza karli, a major pest of quinoa in Colorado that has been the subject of recent research. The two species should not be confused despite their congeneric status.