Stem miner (Diptera: Agromyzidae) in Berteroa
| Record no.: | 0092 |
|---|---|
| Feeding guild: | Stem miner |
| Taxonomy: | Diptera: Agromyzidae: Ophiomyia sp. |
| Stages observed: | trace, puparium |
| Hosts in Berteroa: | B. incana (hoary alyssum) |
I observed mines on stems of the host in early September. They were a dark grayish color, in contrast to the green color of the healthy tissue. One mined stem that I more closely examined contained a black puparium under the stem epidermis, with the anterior spiracles projecting through the epidermis.
Page created: February 10, 2026. Last update: none