Liriomyza nigriscutellata

Spencer, 1981

Liriomyza nigriscutellata is a of in the , described by Spencer in 1981. The species is known only from California based on available records. Like other members of the Liriomyza, it is presumed to have that feed within leaf tissue, creating characteristic mines, though specific plants and detailed biology remain undocumented.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Liriomyza nigriscutellata: /ˌlaɪɹi.əˈmaɪzə ˌnɪɡɹɪˌskjuːtəˈlɑːtə/

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Identification

The specific epithet "nigriscutellata" (meaning "black ") suggests a darkened scutellum that may distinguish this from . No published diagnostic descriptions or specifically treating this species were found in the available sources.

Distribution

California, USA.

Similar Taxa

Liriomyza huidobrensisAnother Liriomyza with California distribution, but distinguished by its broader range and documented pest status on multiple .
Liriomyza trifoliiWidespread with similar , but differs in having a broader global distribution and documented polyphagy on numerous plants.

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Taxonomic Note

The was described by Spencer in 1981, placing it among the more recently described Liriomyza species. The Liriomyza contains numerous economically important pests, though L. nigriscutellata has not been documented as a .

Data Deficiency

This is extremely poorly known. The iNaturalist database records only 2 observations, and no peer-reviewed publications specifically addressing its biology, associations, or were located in the extensive literature search provided.