Melanagromyza sativae Spencer, 1957
on Apiaceae
parasite
The larva is an internal stem borer; also the puparium in the stem.
hostplants
Apiaceae, oligophagous
Angelica archangelica; Anthriscus; Pastinaca sativa; Pimpinella peregrina, saxifraga; Seseli; Torilis japonica.
The association by Dempewolf with Dictamnus (Rutaceae) seems questionable.
distribution within Europe
Achterspiracula op een lage sokkel, sterk gechitiniseerd, diepzwart, met hun eigen diameter uit elkaar, voorzien van een centrale gechitiniseerde stekel, omgeven door 14 kleine papillen.
puparium
Rear spiracula on a low base, strongly chitinised, solid black, separated by their own diameter, bearing a central chitinised spine, surrounded by 14 small papillae.
rear spiracula (from Spencer, 1957d)
synonyms
Melanagromyza torilidis Spencer, 1957.
references
Černý (2011a, 2013a), Cerny & Vála (1996a, 1999a, 2006a), Černý, Vála & Barták (2001a), Dempewolf (2001a), Griffiths (1963b), Pakalniškis (1996a), Papp & Černý (2015a), Spencer (1957d, 1972a), von Tschirnhaus (1999a).