Calycomyza solidaginis
(Kaltenbach, 1869)
Calycomyza solidaginis is a leaf-mining fly in the Agromyzidae. It is a herbivore associated with goldenrod plants (Solidago spp.), with documented records spanning multiple Solidago . The species occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Calycomyza solidaginis: //ˌkælɪkoʊˈmaɪzə ˌsɒlɪdəˈdʒɪnɪs//
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Distribution
Canada and the United States. Distribution records include Vermont (USA) and Sweden (SE), though the Swedish record may require verification.
Diet
herbivore feeding on goldenrod plants (Solidago spp.). Documented plants include Solidago altissima, Solidago canadensis, Solidago latissimifolia, Solidago sempervirens, Solidago gigantea, Solidago juncea, Solidago odora, Solidago rugosa, Solidago speciosa, Solidago ulmifolia, and Oligoneuron rigidum.
Host Associations
- Solidago altissima - plant
- Solidago canadensis - plant
- Solidago latissimifolia - plant
- Solidago sempervirens - plant
- Solidago gigantea - plant
- Solidago juncea - plant
- Solidago odora - plant
- Solidago rugosa - plant
- Solidago speciosa - plant
- Solidago ulmifolia - plant
- Oligoneuron rigidum - plant
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Unforeseen Trophic Interactions in Ag Systems: What-Eats-What in the Food Chain | Bug Squad
- Eurosta-solidaginis - Entomology Today
- Eurosta solidaginis Archives - Entomology Today
- How Some Insects Turn Plants Into Pollution Detectors
- Rare Form of Fat Allows Flies to Survive at -80° Celsius
- goldenrod gall - Entomology Today