Nemorimyza maculosa
(Malloch, 1913)
Nemorimyza maculosa is a leaf-mining fly in the Agromyzidae. The is known to feed on Asteraceae including chrysanthemum, lettuce (Lactuca sativa), and the weed Conyza sp., with one record from Solanaceae (Solanum pseudocapsicum). It has a broad distribution spanning North, Central, and South America, with additional records from Europe. The species is considered a pest of ornamental and agricultural plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Nemorimyza maculosa: /ˌniːməˈrɪmɪzə ˌmækjuˈloʊsə/
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Distribution
Widely distributed in the Americas: North America (Canada: Ontario; USA: California, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, New York, and additional states), Central America and Caribbean (Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Martinique, Trinidad and Tobago), and South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Easter Island, Guyana, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela). Also recorded in Europe (Portugal, Madeira, Spain, Canary Islands).
Diet
Leaf-mining on living plant tissue. Documented include Asteraceae: Chrysanthemum, Lactuca sativa (lettuce), Conyza sp.; and Solanaceae: Solanum pseudocapsicum.
Host Associations
- Chrysanthemum - ornamental
- Lactuca sativa - lettuce, agricultural crop
- Conyza - weed
- Solanum pseudocapsicum - Solanaceae; single record
Human Relevance
Considered a pest of ornamental chrysanthemums and lettuce crops. The leaf-mining damage reduces aesthetic and market value of ornamental plants and may affect yield in lettuce production.
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Nomenclature
Originally described as Agromyza maculosa Malloch, 1913; transferred to Nemorimyza.