Phytomyza plumiseta
Frost, 1924
Phytomyza plumiseta is a leaf-mining fly in the Agromyzidae. The was described by Frost in 1924. It is one of many Phytomyza species that create serpentine mines in plant leaves. The Phytomyza contains numerous leafminer species, many of which are on particular plants.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phytomyza plumiseta: /faɪtoʊˈmaɪzə pluːmɪˈsiːtə/
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Distribution
United States (Vermont), Canada. Distribution records are sparse and localized.
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Taxonomic note
The provided context sources extensively discuss Phytomyza ilicicola (native holly leafminer), not Phytomyza plumiseta. These are distinct . Phytomyza plumiseta is less well-documented in the available literature. The detailed biological information in the sources (leaf mining in American holly, serpentine galleries, seasonal timing) applies to P. ilicicola and cannot be transferred to P. plumiseta without verification.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- Wikipedia
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Catalogue of Life
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