Liriomyza assimilis
(Malloch, 1918)
Liriomyza assimilis is a of leafminer fly in the Agromyzidae, first described by Malloch in 1918. It belongs to the Liriomyza, which contains numerous leafminer species including several significant agricultural pests. Unlike some such as L. huidobrensis () and L. trifolii, L. assimilis is not documented as a major crop pest in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Liriomyza assimilis: //ˌlɪr.i.oʊˈmaɪ.zə əˈsɪm.ɪ.lɪs//
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Primary Type List | Entomology Research Museum
- Publications | Entomology Research Museum
- Gryllus assimilis Archives - Entomology Today
- Liriomyza huidobrensis Archives - Entomology Today
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