Thread subject: Diptera.info :: [Napomyza elegans f] Agromyzidae on Valeriana
Posted by Christine Devillers on 28-06-2013 22:11
#1
Hello,
I found 6 of those ones on the leaves of
Valeriana in my garden (4,5mm - Belgium - 27/06/2013).
Could it be
Liriomyza strigata or
Liriomyza valerianae ?
Thanks
Christine
Edited by Christine Devillers on 05-07-2013 20:44
Posted by Christine Devillers on 28-06-2013 22:12
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Posted by Christine Devillers on 28-06-2013 22:12
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Posted by Sundew on 28-06-2013 23:59
#4
As to the black antennae, I suppose
Phytomyza. Milos will surely help. I am going to post a comparable fly, too.
Regards, Sundew
Posted by Christine Devillers on 29-06-2013 11:45
#5
Thanks Sundew,
In fact, it looks more like
Phytomyza, but is it possible with this entirely yellow scutellum ?
Here are two more pictures of the head (antennae are reddish at the base, black at the apex).
Posted by Christine Devillers on 29-06-2013 11:45
#6
Pic 5
Posted by mcerny on 29-06-2013 15:36
#7
This is
Phytomyza elegans (Meigen, 1830) - female. This species has not yet been bred, but it is frequently caught on the flowers of
Valeriana spp. It still seems probable that the larvae feed on this plant, possibly forming root-galls.
Miloš
Posted by Christine Devillers on 03-07-2013 22:05
#8
Thanks a lot Miloš :)
Is it the same than
Napomyza elegans (Meigen, 1830) ?
Christine
Posted by mcerny on 04-07-2013 11:14
#9
Hi, Christine,
sorry, all right is
Napomyza elegans (Meigen, 1830).
Miloš
Posted by Christine Devillers on 05-07-2013 20:45
#10
Thanks Miloš.
Christine