Phytomyza pedicularicaulis
Spencer, 1969
A of agromyzid leaf-mining fly described by Spencer in 1969. Belongs to the Phytomyza, a diverse group of flies whose larvae feed within living plant tissue, creating distinctive mines in leaves. The specific epithet "pedicularicaulis" suggests an association with plants in the genus Pedicularis (louseworts), though this relationship has not been verified in the available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phytomyza pedicularicaulis: /ˌfaɪtoʊˈmaɪzə ˌpɛdɪˌkjʊlərɪˈkɔːlɪs/
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Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- Catalogue of Life
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