Liriomyza lathyri
Sehgal, 1971
Liriomyza lathyri is a of leafminer fly in the Agromyzidae, described by Sehgal in 1971. It belongs to a containing numerous economically important agricultural pests, though specific information about this particular species remains sparse. The species name suggests an association with Lathyrus (pea/vetch plants), but direct records have not been documented in the available literature. Like other Liriomyza species, it likely has a holometabolous with larval stages that feed internally in leaf tissue.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Liriomyza lathyri: /ˌlɪriˈɒmɪzə ˈlæθɪraɪ/
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Similar Taxa
- Liriomyza huidobrensisClosely related with similar potential plant associations; L. huidobrensis is a major agricultural pest with documented thermal tolerances and competitive interactions
- Liriomyza sativaeVegetable leafminer that competes with L. huidobrensis; may occupy similar and share morphological characteristics
- Liriomyza trifoliiChrysanthemum leafminer, another economically important with well-documented history and resistance
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- 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