Stem borer (Diptera: Agromyzidae) in Daucus
| Record no.: | 0190 |
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| Feeding guild: | Stem borer |
| Taxonomy: | Diptera: Agromyzidae: Melanagromyza sp. |
| Stages observed: | trace, puparium |
| Distribution observed: | IA |
| Hosts in Daucus: | D. carota (Queen Anne's lace, wild carrot) |
Information and photos for this record are also available at Some insects associated with weedy non-native and invasive plants.
Puparia were found overwintering in upper stems (above the lowest branching point of the stem). The general appearance of the puparium is consistent with Melanagromyza.
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Coll. 04/27/23, photos on 04/28/23 (01-03). All specimens above from Iowa, USA.
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