Liriomyza asclepiadis
Spencer, 1969
Liriomyza asclepiadis is a of in the , described by Spencer in 1969. As a member of the Liriomyza, it belongs to a group of flies whose create characteristic feeding tunnels (mines) within leaf tissue. The species epithet "asclepiadis" suggests an association with plants in the family Apocynaceae (), though specific records remain limited. It is known from northeastern North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Liriomyza asclepiadis: /ˌlɪriˈɒmɪzə æˌskliːpiˈeɪdɪs/
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Distribution
Canada and the United States. Specific records include Vermont, USA.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
- Liriomyza miserabilis Lonsdale dorsal | Entomology Research Museum
- Primary Type List | Entomology Research Museum
- Publications | Entomology Research Museum
- Liriomyza huidobrensis Archives - Entomology Today
- Predicting Shifts in the Range of Invasive Insect Species in the Face of Climate Change
- A Case for Preservation: Maintaining Insect Collections in Developing Countries