Chromatomyia aprilina
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| Species: | C. aprilina
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| Chromatomyia aprilina Goureau 1851
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This is a small fly whose larvae creates a mine in the leaves of honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) and other closely related species, including Symphoricarpos albus.[1] The mine is initially star-shaped, but as the larvae grows the tunnels become straighter. This species is widespread and probably common throughout western Europe.
References[]
- ^ "Chromatomyia aprilina [Diptera: Agromyzidae] in Leaf and stem mines of British flies and other insects". www.ukflymines.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-08-28.
Categories:
- Agromyzidae
- Diptera of Europe
- Insects described in 1851
- Leaf miners