Calycomyza enceliae
Spencer, 1981
Calycomyza enceliae is a of leaf-mining fly in the Agromyzidae, first described by Spencer in 1981. The species is to California. The specific epithet "enceliae" suggests an association with plants in the Encelia (Asteraceae), though this relationship has not been independently verified in available sources. As with other members of Calycomyza, the larvae likely form internal leaf mines.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calycomyza enceliae: /ˌkælɪˈkɒmaɪzə ɛnˈsɛli.aɪ/
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Distribution
California, United States. The has been documented only from this state, with no records from adjacent regions or elsewhere.
Host Associations
- Encelia - probable larval Inferred from specific epithet; not confirmed in available sources
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Etymology
The specific epithet "enceliae" is derived from Encelia, a of flowering plants in the sunflower (Asteraceae), strongly suggesting the was described from specimens reared from this . However, the original description by Spencer (1981) has not been consulted to confirm this association.