Phytomyza gymnostoma

Phytomyza gymnostoma
Adult leaf miner fly lays its eggs on an Allium leaf.
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Agromyzidae
Genus: Phytomyza
Species:
P. gymnostoma
Binomial name
Phytomyza gymnostoma
Loew, 1858

Phytomyza gymnostoma, common name onion leaf miner or allium leafminer, is a species of leaf miner and a agricultural pest, specialising in crops in the Allium genus.[1] These plants include onions, leeks, and garlic. It is native to mainland Europe, but was first detected in England in 2002,[2] and North America in 2015.[1] They are bivoltine, meaning they produce two generations per year.

A leaf miner pupating in a leek

References

  1. ^ a b Nault, Brian. "Allium Leafminer". New York State Integrated Pest Management. Cornell CALS. Retrieved 2024-12-09.
  2. ^ "Allium leaf miner". Royal Horticultural Society. Retrieved 2024-12-09.


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