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Calycomyza flavinotum

Calycomyza flavinotum

Calycomyza flavinotum

A species of Calycomyza

Calycomyza flavinotum is a species of leaf miner fly (family Agromyzidae). It creates whitish blotch-shaped mines on the leaves of Ageratina altissima, Arctium minus (lesser burdock), Eupatorium spp., Eutrochium maculatum (spotted Joe Pye weed), and Eutrochium purpureum (purple Joe Pye weed), all flowering plants in the sunflower family.

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Attributes of Calycomyza flavinotum
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Habitat
field
Adult Food Sources
Nectar, pollen, plant sap, fluids from damaged vegetation, honeydew
Larva Food Source
Leaf tissue of plants, specifically asteraceae family plants
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
Sponging mouthparts
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Distribution Area of Calycomyza flavinotum
USA, Canada
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Life Cycle of Calycomyza flavinotum
Egg During the egg stage, the calycomyza flavinotum is a small, often oval-shaped embryo. It’s usually attached to the underside of leaves or hidden within plant tissues. The color varies, but generally blends with the environment for camouflage.
Larva As larvae, calycomyza flavinotum go through several instars, growing larger and molting their exoskeleton. They are worm-like with a distinct head and mouthparts for feeding. They lack true legs and their coloration may include stripes or spots for protection.
Pupal The pupal stage of calycomyza flavinotum is a time of transformation. Enclosed in a puparium, they undergo significant changes. The color is often brown or tan, providing camouflage. They are immobile and do not feed during this stage.
Adult Emerging from the pupa, the adult calycomyza flavinotum’s development is marked by the presence of wings and functional reproductive organs. The body is fully formed and hardened, and the adult is mobile, focusing on reproduction.
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Predators of Calycomyza flavinotum Larvae
Frogs and toads, birds, predatory insects like ladybugs, lacewings, and predatory beetles
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Predators of Adult Calycomyza flavinotum
Birds, spiders, insectivorous mammals, predatory insects like dragonflies and robber flies
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Scientific Classification of Calycomyza flavinotum
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Youth Habitat of Calycomyza flavinotum
Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Forests and Woodlands
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Adult Habitat of Calycomyza flavinotum
Agricultural and Cultivated Areas, Forests and Woodlands, Urban and Suburban Areas
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How Can You Attract Calycomyza flavinotum
Since calycomyza flavinotum is a leaf miner, adults may be attracted to specific host plants for their characteristic leaf-mining larvae, but no specific trap food is generally used. Instead, their presence is noted by the mining trails left on leaves.
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Habitat Preferences of Calycomyza flavinotum Through Different Life Stages
The larvae of calycomyza flavinotum, a leaf-mining fly, typically reside within tissue layers of tender, broad-leafed plants, exploiting the parenchyma for nutrients. Pupation often occurs in the soil beneath the host plant or within the mined leaf. Adult calycomyza flavinotum flies are commonly found in habitats abundant with potential host plants, including agricultural fields, gardens, and areas with weeds, where they engage in feeding and mating activities. To find them, search for mines on leaves, dig gently around the base of affected plants inspecting the soil for pupae, or observe the adults near host plants, especially during warm and sunlit periods.
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How and Where Can You Find Calycomyza flavinotum at Different Life Stages
Egg Calycomyza flavinotum eggs are tiny and laid inside leaf tissues of host plants. To find them, closely examine the surface of leaves for small discolorations or disturbances.
Larva Larvae of calycomyza flavinotum create noticeable mines within leaves. These serpentine or blotch mines are visible on the leaf surface. Find larval calycomyza flavinotum by looking for these mines on host plant leaves and carefully opening them to reveal the larvae.
Pupal Pupae of calycomyza flavinotum often remain within the mine or drop to the ground to pupate. Look for them in the soil beneath host plants or within the mines on the leaves.
Adult Adult calycomyza flavinotum are small, active fliers and may be seen around host plants. Catching them requires a sweeping net passing through vegetation where the adults are likely to visit flowers or rest on leaves.
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Harmful Effects of Calycomyza flavinotum
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Leafmining by larvae of calycomyza flavinotum causes visible trails on leaves, disrupting photosynthesis and possibly leading to premature leaf drop. Severe infestations can result in significant defoliation, weakening plants and reducing crop yields.

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