Phytomyza fricki
(Griffiths, 1974)
Phytomyza fricki is a of leaf-mining fly in the Agromyzidae, described by Griffiths in 1974. As a member of the Phytomyza, it shares the characteristic larval habit of feeding within leaf tissue, creating visible mines. The specific associations and of this species have not been well documented in available literature. It is distinct from the more commonly referenced native holly leafminer (Phytomyza ilicicola) and the allium leafminer (Phytomyza gymnostoma).
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phytomyza fricki: /ˌfaɪtoʊˈmaɪzə ˈfrɪki/
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Similar Taxa
- Phytomyza ilicicolaNative holly leafminer; creates similar serpentine leaf mines but specifically on American holly (Ilex opaca) and has been extensively studied in eastern North America.
- Phytomyza gymnostomaAllium leafminer; pest of onion, garlic, and related crops with distinctive summer and economic impact on agriculture.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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