Aulagromyza orbitalis
(Melander, 1913)
Aulagromyza orbitalis is a of leaf-mining in the , first described by Melander in 1913. It belongs to a of small flies whose create distinctive feeding patterns within leaf tissue. The species has been documented in the northeastern United States, particularly Vermont. As with other Aulagromyza species, the are typically small and inconspicuous, while the larval stage is the most economically and ecologically significant due to leaf-mining damage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aulagromyza orbitalis: /ɔːˌlæɡroʊˈmaɪzə ɔːrˈbɪtəlɪs/
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Distribution
Known from Vermont, United States, with broader distribution likely in the northeastern United States based on GBIF records.
Similar Taxa
- AulagromyzaOther in this share similar and leaf-mining larval habits; specific identification requires examination of male and larval mine patterns.