Ophiomyia orbiculata (Hendel, 1931)
on Lathyrus, Pisum
parasite
The larva makes a gallery in the bark of the stem, mostly descending to below ground level. Puparium in the mine; the front spiracula project through the epidermis.
host plants
Fabaceae, oligophagous
Pisum sativum.
According to Benavent ao in Spain also on Lathyrus.
distribution within Europe
larva
cephalic skeleton (1), front spiraculum (2) and rear spiraculum (3) of the larva (from Griffith, 1967b). The anterior spiraculum has 8-10 papillae, the posterior spiraculum 17-22.
puparium
Rear spiracula of the puparium (from Spencer, 1964a)
synonyms
Melanagromyza orbiculata; M. nostradamus Hering, 1933; M. paracelsus Hering, 1933.
references
Andersen (2016a), Benavent, Martínez, Moreno & Jiménez (2004a), Černý (2001a, 2011a, 2013a), Černý, Andrade, Gonçalves & von Tschirnhaus (2018a), Černý & Merz (2005a, 2006a, 2007a), Černý & Vála (1996a, 1999a), Černý, Vála & Barták (2001a), Ci̇velek, Çikman & Dursun (2008a), Darvas, Skuhravá & Andersen (2000a), Gil Ortiz (2009a), Hering (1933c, 1943a, 1955b, 1956a), Griffiths (1967b), Pakalniškis (1990a, 1994a, 1998a), Papp & Černý (2015a), Robbins (1991a), Spencer (1964a, 1972a, 1973b, 1976a), von Tschirnhaus (1999a).