Spencer-1969
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Agromyza ambrosivora
Agromyza ambrosivora is a leaf miner fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Spencer in 1969. The specific epithet "ambrosivora" suggests a potential association with Ambrosia (ragweed) or related plants, though this host relationship has not been definitively confirmed in published literature. The species is documented in entomological collections and databases, with 51 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Calycomyza novascotiensis
Calycomyza novascotiensis is a species of leaf-mining fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Spencer in 1969. The specific epithet refers to Nova Scotia, suggesting a type locality or geographic association with that region. As a member of Calycomyza, it belongs to a genus whose larvae are known to create distinctive serpentine or blotch mines in leaves. The species has been documented in northeastern North America.
Liriomyza asclepiadis
Liriomyza asclepiadis is a species of leafminer fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Spencer in 1969. As a member of the genus Liriomyza, it belongs to a group of flies whose larvae create characteristic feeding tunnels (mines) within leaf tissue. The species epithet "asclepiadis" suggests an association with plants in the family Apocynaceae (milkweeds), though specific host records remain limited. It is known from northeastern North America.
Melanagromyza martini
Melanagromyza martini is a species of leaf-mining fly in the family Agromyzidae, described by Spencer in 1969. The genus Melanagromyza comprises flies whose larvae feed internally within plant tissues, typically creating mines in stems or leaves. No specific host plants or detailed biology have been documented for this particular species.
Ophiomyia quinta
Ophiomyia quinta is a species of leaf-miner fly in the family Agromyzidae, first described by Spencer in 1969. The genus Ophiomyia comprises small flies whose larvae create distinctive mines within plant tissue. Members of this genus are characterized by reduced wing venation and specific larval feeding habits. O. quinta is one of numerous species in a genus that has been documented across multiple continents.
Phytomyza solidaginivora
Phytomyza solidaginivora is a species of leaf-mining fly in the family Agromyzidae. The species was described by Spencer in 1969. Records indicate it is known from Alberta, Canada. As a member of the genus Phytomyza, it is likely an internal feeder on plant tissue, though specific host associations for this species are not documented in the provided sources.