Liriomyza amoena
Description
Liriomyza amoena is a fly whose larvae mine the leaves of Elder causing a leaf mine which later takes the form of a large blotch with conspicuous frass.
Habitat
Where Elder is present.
When to see it
The mines are usually visible in Summer and early Autumn.
UK Status
This is a poorly recorded species with most records coming from the southern half of Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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MAP KEY:
Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2020+ | 2015-2019 | pre-2015