Phytomyza penstemonis
Spencer, 1969
Phytomyza penstemonis is a of leaf-mining in the , described by Spencer in 1969. The species is recorded from the United States. As a member of the Phytomyza, it likely produces serpentine leaf mines in foliage, though specific details regarding its biology and host associations remain poorly documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phytomyza penstemonis: //ˌfaɪtoʊˈmaɪzə pɛnˈstəmoʊnɪs//
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Distribution
United States.
Host Associations
- Penstemon - Specific epithet 'penstemonis' suggests association with Penstemon, but this is inferred from rather than documented observation.
More Details
Nomenclatural note
The specific epithet 'penstemonis' implies a association with Penstemon (plantain , Plantaginaceae), but this relationship requires verification through direct observation or primary literature. The should not be confused with Phytomyza ilicicola, the holly , which is frequently discussed in popular entomological literature but is a distinct species.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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