Calycomyza chrysopsidis
Eiseman, Lonsdale & Feldman, 2019
Calycomyza chrysopsidis is a leaf-mining fly in the Agromyzidae, described in 2019. The species is known from limited observations and appears to be associated with goldenrod (Solidago) based on its specific epithet. Like other members of Calycomyza, it likely produces serpentine or blotch leaf mines in host plant foliage. The species remains poorly documented in scientific literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calycomyza chrysopsidis: //ˌkælɪkoʊˈmaɪzə kraɪˌsɒpˈsɪdɪs//
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Host Associations
- Solidago - probable Specific epithet 'chrysopsidis' references goldenrod (Chrysopsis, now Solidago); association inferred from naming convention but not confirmed by direct observation
Similar Taxa
- Calycomyza solidaginisAlso associated with Solidago ; morphological separation requires examination of male genitalia
More Details
Etymology
The specific epithet 'chrysopsidis' derives from Chrysopsis, a former of goldenrod now synonymized with Solidago, indicating the presumed plant association at time of description.
Taxonomic recency
Described in 2019, this is one of the more recently named in the , contributing to limited available documentation.