Liriomyza euphorbiae Martinez, 1998
mine
initially a linear, narrow serpentine gallery, widening into a more or less extended irregular blotch.
hostplants
Euphorbiaceae,monophagous
Euphorbia kotschyana, macroclada.
phenology
mines found in July and September/October.
distribution within Europe
European part of Turkey (Fauna Europaea, 2016).
larva
rear spiraculum with three papillae.
pupa
yellowish, ± 2 mm; rear spiracula small, rounded, brownish, with indistinct segments; spiracula on top of conical projections.
synonyms
the Fauna Europaea (2016) gives 1999 as publication date of the species; this is incorrect. The journal issue containing the publication in the library of theNetherlands’ Entomological Society bears an accession stamp: 28.ix.1998.
references
Ci̇velek, Çikman & Dursun (2008a), Martinez & Sobhian (1998a).