Liriomyza zinniae
Spencer, 1981
Liriomyza zinniae is a of leafminer fly in the Agromyzidae, described by Spencer in 1981. The specific epithet 'zinniae' indicates an association with Zinnia plants. Like other members of the Liriomyza, the larvae are leafminers that feed internally within leaf tissue. The species is part of a large genus containing numerous agricultural pests, though specific information about L. zinniae's economic impact appears limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Liriomyza zinniae: /ˌlɪriˈɒmɪzə ˈzɪni.aɪ/
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Host Associations
- Zinnia - plantIndicated by specific epithet; specific nature of association requires confirmation
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Etymology
The specific epithet 'zinniae' derives from the Zinnia, a genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae , suggesting the was described from specimens collected on or associated with these plants.
Taxonomic Context
Liriomyza zinniae belongs to one of the largest of Agromyzidae, a known for leafmining larvae. The genus Liriomyza contains many economically important , including the vegetable leafminer (L. sativae), (L. huidobrensis), and serpentine leafminer (L. trifolii), though L. zinniae itself does not appear to be among the most frequently cited pest species in this genus.
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