Chromatomyia aprilina

The leaf mines, in the leaves of Honeysuckle are seen more often than the adult fly. The mines extend from the central rib.

Adult Leafmine

Where Honeysuckle is present.

Mines are usually to be seen from early summer to autumn, although recently some earlier instances have been noted.

The larval foodplant is Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum).

Widespread but under recorded in Britain.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

UK Leafmines - Chromatomyia aprilina