Liriomyza occipitalis Hendel, 1931
on Equisetum
parasite
The larvae boren in the thin lateral branches. Pupation external.
host plants
Equisetaceae, narrowly monophagous
Equisetum arvense.
phenology
distribution within Europe
larva
Rear spiraculum with 10-14 strongly elongated papillae in three groups.
puparium
Brownish black.
synonyms
Liriomyza bruscae Hering, 1962.
references
Andersen (2016a), Buhr (1964a), Černý (2001a), Černý & Bächli (2018a), Černý, Vála & Barták (2001a), Hering (1962a), Martinez (1984a), Papp & Černý (2018a), Robbins (1991a), Spencer (1972a, 1976a, 1990a), von Tschirnhaus (1999a), Zlobin (1986b).