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 CalowCroft Hill17 July 2012leafmine on White Campion
Graham CalowBurbage, Elmesthorpe Plantation04 September 2019leafmine on Campion
sueThornton Reservoir, western arm26 November 2018
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Graham CalowCroft Hill17 July 2012leaf mine on White Campion
Graham CalowSapcote26 August 2014leaf mine on White Campion
