Amauromyza flavifrons
Description
The mine formed by this species is found on the upper surface of various plants including Campion. It starts as a white linear blotch mine but after a while the mine may extend to form a larger white blotch which contains very little frass except a few black specks anchored to the floor of the mine. The feeding punctures are on the surface.
Identification difficulty
Adult 
Leafmine 
Habitat
On various plants including Campions.
When to see it
Mines from June to October.
Life History
Pupation takes place outside of the mine.
UK Status
Widespread but rather local, with most records from the southern half of Britain.
VC55 Status
Local in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Graham Calow
Croft Hill
17 July 2012
leafmine on White Campion
Graham Calow
Burbage, Elmesthorpe Plantation
04 September 2019
leafmine on Campion
sue
Thornton Reservoir, western arm
26 November 2018
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Graham Calow
Croft Hill
17 July 2012
leaf mine on White Campion
Graham Calow
Sapcote
26 August 2014
leaf mine on White Campion
Graham Calow
Stream near Stoney Woods
13 June 2020
leafmine on Campion
Graham Calow
Stream near Stoney Woods
13 June 2020
leafmine on Campion
Peter Smith
Cropston garden
14 June 2020
Peter Smith
Cropston garden
14 June 2020
Graham Calow
Near Thurlaston, field off Croft Lane
30 June 2020
leafmine on Campion
sue
Ashby Canal, towpath opposite Ambion Wood
05 October 2019
