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Gibbs, D., 2006

Three agromyzid flies, Ophiomyia nasuta (Melander, 1913), Phytomyza ranunculicola Hering, 1949 and Phytobia mallochi (Hendel, 1924) (Diptera, Agrmoyzidae) new to Britain

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.

Journal Dipterists Digest (Second Series)
Volume 13
Page range 30-32
Identify Under a Stereo Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Male genitalia examination required.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

Ophiomyia nasuta (Melander, 1913) (a leaf-mining fly) Identification Current
Phytobia mallochi (Hendel, 1924) (a cambium-mining fly) Identification Current
Phytomyza ranunculicola Hering (a leaf-mining fly) Identification Current

Related Publications

original key Spencer, K.A., 1972
preferred key Spencer, K.A., 1976

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