Agromyza rondensis Strobl, 1900, (a leaf-mining fly)


28 Jun 2005 at OSGR: SU67 in Berks, England

Record SummaryPuparia and leaf mine on Phalaris/Phragmites
Found asPupa
Date28 June 2005
OS grid refOSGR: SU67
Lat/Lon51° 30’ N, 1° 10’ W
Vice CountyBerks, VC no: 22
CountryEngland
Voucher28 Jun 2005[D]
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Notes:

Two puparia: black one on mine and a second blackish brown (parasitised by parasitic wasp - 28 Jun 05 [DD]) one on other side of leaf, 10cm towards leaf base.

Imago emerged by 11 July.

Halteres whitish, otherwise entire insect, including legs, knees, frons and antennae black.

Wing length: 3mm, costa extending to vein M1+2, but thinner than previous section.

Squamal fringe pale.

Mesonotum with microsculpture.

Jowls deep behind.

The costa extends to vein M1+2, not just to vein R4+5, but with reduced thickness, but the mine and host match A. rondensis so this seems the best fit.

A small parasitic wasp emerged from the parasitised puparium.

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