Phytomyza selini Hering, 1922
Diptera, Agromyzidae
mine
The mine begins as a short lower-surface corridor, that widens into an upper-surface blotch that occupies 1-3 leaf segments. Pupation outside the mine; the puparium often remains stuck to the leaf.
hostplants
Apiaceae, oligophagous
Cenolophium denudatum; Selinum carvifolia.
phenology
Larvae in June anf August (Hering, 1957a).
BENELUX
Not known from the Benelux countries (Fauna Europae, 2009).
distribution within Europe
Germany, Poland, Lithuania (Fauna Europae, 2009).
larva
Described by de Meijere (1926a, 1938a). Mandibles with two pairs of acute teeth, alternating; no frontal appendage. Front spiraculum with two arms, about 18 papillae; rear spiraculum with about 20 papillae in an open ellipse.
pupa
Black.
notes
Species of xerothermic situations (Hering, 1957a).
references
Buhr (1932a, 1964a), Černý (2007a), Dreger & Myssura (2005a), Hering (1922a, 1955b, 1957a), Huber (1969a), de Meijere (1926a, 1938a), Michna (1975a), Nowakowski (1954a), Pakalniškis (1995a, 1996a), Spencer (1971a), Starke (1942a), Starý (1930a), von Tschirnhaus (1999a).
22/10/2014