Phytomyza ziziae
Eiseman & Lonsdale, 2018
Phytomyza ziziae is a of leaf-mining fly in the Agromyzidae, described in 2018 from specimens in Vermont, United States. It belongs to a whose larvae create distinctive serpentine mines within leaves. The specific epithet references Zizia, a genus of North American plants in the carrot family (Apiaceae), suggesting a potential association. As a recently described species, detailed natural history information remains limited.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Phytomyza ziziae: //faɪtoʊˈmaɪzə ˈzɪziˌaɪ//
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Distribution
Known from Vermont, United States. Distribution records are sparse due to its recent description in 2018.
Similar Taxa
- Phytomyza ilicicolaAnother North American Phytomyza ; P. ilicicola is a well-known on American holly (Ilex opaca) with extensive documentation, whereas P. ziziae appears associated with different plants and has a much more restricted known range
- Other Phytomyza speciesThe contains numerous leaf-mining with similar ; accurate identification requires examination of male genitalia and larval plant records
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- GBIF taxonomy match
- iNaturalist taxon
- Catalogue of Life
- The Holly and Ivy - A two part series: This week the holly and the native holly leaf miner, Phytomyza ilicicola — Bug of the Week
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- The Holly and Ivy: A two part series - This week the holly and holly leaf miner - Phytomyza ilicicola — Bug of the Week