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