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Sweet potato leaf miner

Sweet potato leaf miner

Bedellia somnulentella

A species of Bedellia, Also known as Bindweed bent-wing, Convolvulus leafminer

The wingspan is 8–10 mm. The larvae feed on Calystegia pubescens, Calystegia sepium, Convolvulus althaeoides, Convolvulus arvensis, Convolvulus siculus, Convolvulus tricolour, Ipomoea batatas and Ipomoea purpurea. They mine the leaves of their host plant. The mine starts as a narrow tortuous corridor with a central frass line, that often cuts off part of the leaf. Later, larvae leave the mine and begin to make a series of full depth fleck mines. Pupation takes place outside the leaf. The pupa is attached to a leaf without a cocoon.

General Info About Sweet potato leaf miner
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Attributes of Sweet potato leaf miner
Colors
Black
Gold
Gray
Defensive attack
Not reported
Venomous
Not reported
Non-poisonous
Not reported
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
Not reported
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Vestigial
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Distribution Area of Sweet potato leaf miner
It has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution and has been recorded from Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, southern Kazakhstan, Kirgizia, Uzbekistan, nearly all of Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, Japan, North America, Australia, New Zealand and Oceania.
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Predators of Adult Sweet potato leaf miner
Birds, bats
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Interesting Facts About Sweet potato leaf miner
Sweet potato leaf miner larvae possess the unique ability to create silken pathways on the leaves they consume, aiding in their peculiar shelter-building behavior.
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Scientific Classification of Sweet potato leaf miner
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Youth Habitat of Sweet potato leaf miner
Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Forests and Woodlands
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Adult Habitat of Sweet potato leaf miner
Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Forests and Woodlands
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How Can You Attract Sweet potato leaf miner
Larval stages may be found on host plants specific to sweet potato leaf miner.
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Habitat Preferences of Sweet potato leaf miner Through Different Life Stages
The eggs of sweet potato leaf miner are often laid on the underside of leaves of the host plants, primarily sweet potato foliage. Once hatched, the larvae can be found mining inside the leaves as they feed and grow. To look for larvae, one should carefully inspect the leaves for mining trails and signs of frass. The pupal stage typically takes place within a loose cocoon that is webbed to the surface of a leaf or hidden in plant debris on the ground. When searching for pupae, it would be necessary to examine the lower leaves and the litter around the host plant. Adults are nocturnal and inhabit areas around the host plants. They are most easily observed at rest during the day on the leaves or stems of the sweet potato plants.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Sweet potato leaf miner
The best time to find sweet potato leaf miner could vary depending on its life cycle. Adults may be more active at dusk or during the night, while larvae and pupae might be present throughout the day but hidden within the host plants or soil.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Sweet potato leaf miner
For finding sweet potato leaf miner, calm and dry weather conditions are favorable. Excessive wind or rain can deter sweet potato leaf miner from being active and make them more difficult to locate.
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Harmful Effects of Sweet potato leaf miner
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Agricultural Pests

Larvae of sweet potato leaf miner are notorious for chewing the leaves of sweet potatoes, causing skeletonized foliage and reduced photosynthesis. A small number of these pests may cause mild aesthetic damage, while heavy infestations can lead to significant yield reductions. Their activity might affect food supply and farmers' livelihoods.

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