Liriomyza dendranthemae Nowakowski, 1975

Diptera, Agromyzidae

mine

Long, upper-surface, gradually widening corridor, usually forming a secondary blotch that can occupy a large part of the leaf. Frass in long thread fragments or pearl chains alternating along the sides of the mine. Pupation outside the mine, exit slit in the lower epidermis.

hostplants

Asteraceae, monophagous

Chrysanthemum zawadskii.

phenology

Larvae from June till September, a few still in October.

BENELUX

Not known from the Benelux countries (Fauna Europaea, 2009).

distribution within Europe

Poland.

larva

Mandibles with 2 teeth, strongly alternating; the distal tooth longer than the basal one. Front spiraculum fist-shaped with 5-7 papillae, rear spiraculum with 3.

puparium

1.5 mm long, yellow, smooth and shining, with shallow segment limits.

references

Nowakowski (1975a).

24/01/2017