Calycomyza ipomaeae

(Frost, 1931)

Calycomyza ipomaeae is a small in the , a group known as . The species was described by Frost in 1931. It has been recorded across the Americas from Canada to Brazil, including the West Indies. Like other members of its , it likely develops as a on plants.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Calycomyza ipomaeae: /kæˈlaɪ.kə.maɪˌzə ˌɪp.oʊˈmiː.i/

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Distribution

Canada, United States, West Indies, Brazil. Specific Brazilian state records include Pará (BR-PA) and São Paulo (BR-SP).

Host Associations

Ipomoea - probable The specific epithet 'ipomaeae' suggests association with Ipomoea (morning glories), though direct records are not confirmed in provided sources.

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Etymology

The specific epithet 'ipomaeae' derives from Ipomoea, indicating the likely .

Observation data

iNaturalist has 45 observations of this .