Chromatomyia nervi (Groschke, 1957)
mine
Broad, branching, upper-surface corridor that begins in the leaf base, and lies over the midrib. Frass in pearl strings or clumps, concentrated in the ends of side branches. Feedings lines conspicuous. Pupation within the mine; the front spiracula penetrate the epidermis.
hostplants
Caprifoliaceae, narrowly monophagous
Lonicera alpigena.
phenology
Larvae in October.
BENELUX
Not known from the Benelux countries (Fauna Europaea, 2009).
distribution within Europe
Germany (Fauna Europaea, 2009).
larva
synonyms
Phytomyza nervi.
references
Griffiths (1974a), Groschke (1957a), Hering (1955a, 1957a), von Tschirnhaus (1999a).
21/12/2011