Chromatomyia aprilina | |
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Diptera |
Family: | Agromyzidae |
Genus: | Chromatomyia |
Species: | C. aprilina |
Binomial name | |
Chromatomyia aprilina Goreau 1851 |
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. 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.