![]() Dip:Agromyzidae
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Phytomyza
ranunculivora Hering,
1932
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Food Plant: Ranunculus acris (Meadow Buttercup), R.repens (Creeping Buttercup) Mine: July-August Notes: Forms an elongated linear mine with the frass grains are widely spaced (as shown), which enables distinction between this species and P.ranunculi, where the frass is in closely adjoining grains. Pupation is external, with the puparium being orange-yellow. Has a widespread distribution in the UK. Mine shown on R.repens. Data: 28.vi. 2010, Raphoe, Co. Donegal, VC H34 Image:© Stuart Dunlop Recording Grade: 2 |
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