Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Leaf miner on Heracleum sphondylium

Posted by Oriolus on 20-11-2021 10:48
#1
Could this be the mine of Phytomyza spondylii alternative Phytomyza pastinacae? It is probably impossible to distinguish those species on the basis of leaf mines.On Heracleum sphondylium, 10.10.2021, old park, south of Uppsala, Sweden.
Thank you in advance for any help in identification,
Adam

Posted by Oriolus on 20-11-2021 10:49
#2
close view

Posted by Barry on 20-11-2021 21:53
#3
Need to rear and dissect adult males to confirm the causer.

Posted by Oriolus on 28-11-2021 10:52
#4
Thank you very much.
Can I identified mines as Phytomyza sp?