Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dipteran pupa?> Phytomyza spondylii

Posted by blowave on 11-08-2011 20:52
#1
Hello!

I found this on Hogweed while looking at the leaf mines which appear to be Phytomyza spondylii. This pupa was on top of the leaf, but there was another under the edge of one of the tips of the leaf. Size ~2mm tall.

Found on the roadside in rough grass near my home, near Lincoln UK. 23rd June

Janet
Edited by blowave on 11-08-2011 21:34

Posted by blowave on 11-08-2011 20:53
#2
The second pupa can be seen on the left under the leaf tip..

Posted by blowave on 11-08-2011 21:13
#3
I think I have found the answer! It's the pupae of Phytomyza spondylii. :D

http://www.bioima...152479.htm

Posted by blowave on 11-08-2011 21:33
#4
There is a link to the puparium on this site, a perfect match!

http://www.bladmi...ndylii.htm

The leafmine on this site...

http://www.ukflym...dylii.html

I think this is sufficient proof to put this in the gallery?