Chromatomyia ramosa

The larvae of the fly Chromatomyia ramosa mine the leaves of Teasel and Scabious species. They feed along the midrib, making short corridors into the leaf. 

Adult Gall

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Wherever the host species occur.

Mines can be found when the host species are in leaf. There are at least two generations a year.

A widely distributed miner in Great Britain, although lack of records makes true status difficult to determine.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.