Phytomyza sempervirentis
Eiseman & Lonsdale, 2018
English Holly Leafminer
Phytomyza sempervirentis is a leaf-mining in the . The was described in 2018 and is associated with Ilex species, including English holly (Ilex aquifolium). create serpentine mines within holly leaves, feeding between the upper and lower . are small that emerge in spring to coincide with the production of tender new leaves.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phytomyza sempervirentis: /ˌfaɪtoʊˈmaɪzə ˌsɛmpərˈvɪrɛntɪs/
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Similar Taxa
- Phytomyza ilicicolaThe holly , which creates similar serpentine leaf mines on holly (Ilex opaca). Distinguished by geographic distribution and association: P. ilicicola occurs on native North American hollies, while P. sempervirentis is associated with English holly (Ilex aquifolium).
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
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