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

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