Liriomyza carphephori
Eiseman, Lonsdale & Feldman, 2019
Liriomyza carphephori is a of in the , described by Eiseman, Lonsdale & Feldman in 2019. As a member of the Liriomyza, it belongs to a group known for that tunnel between leaf surfaces, creating distinctive mines. The species was described relatively recently and specific details about its biology remain limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Liriomyza carphephori: //ˌlɪriˈɒmɪzə kɑːrˈfiːfɔːraɪ//
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Identification
Liriomyza carphephori can be distinguished from other Liriomyza by morphological characters established in the original description by Eiseman, Lonsdale & Feldman (2019). Specific diagnostic features include those detailed in the examination.
Distribution
Recorded from Vermont, United States. Distribution records are sparse due to the ' recent description.
Similar Taxa
- Liriomyza huidobrensisBoth are in the Liriomyza and share leafmining larval habits, but L. huidobrensis is a widespread pest with known thermal limits, whereas L. carphephori is a recently described with limited known distribution
- Liriomyza sativaeAnother congeneric with similar , but distinguished by specific characters in the original description of L. carphephori
- Liriomyza trifoliiA well-known in the same , distinguished from L. carphephori by morphological and likely biological differences
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- 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