Phytoliriomyza clara
(Melander, 1913)
Phytoliriomyza clara is a of leaf-mining in the , first described by Melander in 1913. It is known to feed on bracken (Pteridium aquilinum), making it a specialist of this widespread fern . The species occurs in North America, with records from Canada and the United States. Like other members of its family, it likely produces characteristic serpentine or blotch mines in plant foliage during its larval stage.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phytoliriomyza clara: /ˌfaɪtoʊˌlaɪriˈɒmɪzə ˈklɑːrə/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Distribution
Canada, United States
Diet
Bracken (Pteridium aquilinum)
Host Associations
- Pteridium aquilinum - plantlarval feeding on bracken fronds
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- Exit Seminar on Oct. 18: Clara Stuligross, Ph.D., Is Passionate About Wild Bees | Bug Squad
- UC Davis Research: A Double Punch to the Blue Orchard Bee | Bug Squad
- Newly Published UC Davis Study: How Imidacloprid Affects Blue Orchard Bees | Bug Squad
- UC Davis Picnic Day: Prime Time for Blue Orchard Bees, Tsetse Flies and Mosquitoes | Bug Squad
- What's Happening with Our Western Monarchs? | Bug Squad
- Bohart Museum: This Bug's for You | Bug Squad