AuthorGibbs, D.
Year2006
TitleThree agromyzid flies, Ophiomyia nasuta (Melander, 1913), Phytomyza ranunculicola Hering, 1949 and Phytobia mallochi (Hendel, 1924) (Diptera, Agrmoyzidae) new to Britain
TypePaper
SourceDipterists Digest (2nd Series) 13: 30-32.
Review (by Malcolm Storey)Reports three leaf/cambium-mining flies new to Britain. Their addition to Spencer’s 1972 key and their locations in his 1976 key are listed.
Examine Stereo Microscope
Specimen PreparationMale genitalia examination required.

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentOphiomyia nasutaa leaf-mining flyAnimalia: Diptera: Agromyzidae
For identificationCurrentPhytobia mallochia cambium-mining flyAnimalia: Diptera: Agromyzidae
For identificationCurrentPhytomyza ranunculicolaa leaf-mining flyAnimalia: Diptera: Agromyzidae
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