Cerodontha iraeos

The larvae of the fly Cerodontha iraeos mine the leaves of Yellow Iris (Iris pseudacorus). The mine takes the form of an irregular corridor, essentially parallel to the leaf blade. The mine is white when seen from above. Frass in one, rarely more, big black lump. Larva solitary. 

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Wherever Yellow Iris is present.

Mines might be encountered whenever Yellow Iris is in leaf.

Pupation occurs within the mine.

Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain – though not well recorded.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.