Amauromyza (Cephalomyza) labiatarum
Amauromyza labiatarum
This record describes Amauromyza labiatarum (species). Recorded family: Agromyzidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
The fly Amauromyza labiatarum has larvae which mine the leaves of various plants including Dead-nettles and Woundworts producing a mine with a narrow gallery leading to a largish blotch on the upper surface. Frass is green and indistinct in the gallery - small grains may be seen at the gallery edge. The mines are recorded more frequently than the adult flies. Agromyza flavipennis , Amauromyza morionella , Phytomyza obscura (ref.: Warrington, B.P. (2023). Amauromyza labiatarum . Accessed at https://agromyzidae.co.uk/species/agromyzidae/phytomyzinae/amauromyza-2/cephalomyza/cephalomyza-labiatarum/ on 11/12/2023) Leafmine: Provide back-lit photographs of the whole leaf-mine and the larva and note the host plant. Click on the link in the 'Further information' section below. Then click on the Phenology tab which will provide phenology details for both adult and larval stages. The leafmines may be found between May and December. Larval foodplants include Prunella (Self Heal), Stachys (Woundwort), Lamium (Dead-nettle), Glechoma (Ground Ivy), Galeopsis (Hemp-nettle), Ballota (Horehound), Teucrium (Germander/Wood Sage), Lamiastrum (Yellow Archangel), Ajuga (Bugle), Verbena officinalis (Vervain). Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Agromyzidae
- Genus
- Amauromyza
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Wherever the larval foodplants occur.
Seasonal Activity
Click on the link in the 'Further information' section below. Then click on the Phenology tab which will provide phenology details for both adult and larval stages.
Diet and Behavior
Life History
Larval foodplants include Prunella (Self Heal), Stachys (Woundwort), Lamium (Dead-nettle), Glechoma (Ground Ivy), Galeopsis (Hemp-nettle), Ballota (Horehound), Teucrium (Germander/Wood Sage), Lamiastrum (Yellow Archangel), Ajuga (Bugle), Verbena officinalis (Vervain).
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Amauromyza labiatarum. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Diptera includes over 150,000 described species of flies, mosquitoes, and midges. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on Earth (CDC). Malaria alone causes ~249 million cases and over 608,000 deaths annually, mostly children under 5 (WHO). Vector-borne diseases account for over 17% of all infectious diseases, causing 700,000+ deaths per year.
Ecological role of the group
Despite their disease impact, flies are critical decomposers and pollinators. Hoverflies alone pollinate hundreds of crop and wildflower species. Flies are also the primary food source for many birds, bats, and fish. Forensic entomology relies heavily on fly species for crime scene analysis.
Economic and practical significance of the group
In the U.S., vector-borne disease cases tripled between 2004-2016, with over 640,000 cases reported in that period (CDC). Tickborne diseases doubled from 22,000 to 48,000 annual reports. Globally, mosquito-borne diseases cost billions in healthcare and lost productivity.
Recorded sources for this group: WHO, CDC, PNAS. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Amauromyza (Cephalomyza) labiatarum (5)
Frequently Asked Questions About Amauromyza (Cephalomyza) labiatarum
What is Amauromyza (Cephalomyza) labiatarum?
Amauromyza (Cephalomyza) labiatarum (Amauromyza labiatarum) is a species in the family Agromyzidae, within the order Diptera.
Where is Amauromyza (Cephalomyza) labiatarum found?
Habitat: Wherever the larval foodplants occur.
When is Amauromyza (Cephalomyza) labiatarum active?
Amauromyza (Cephalomyza) labiatarum: seasonal activity - Click on the link in the 'Further information' section below. Then click on the Phenology tab which will provide phenology details for both adult and larval stages..
What is the life cycle of a Amauromyza (Cephalomyza) labiatarum?
Larval foodplants include Prunella (Self Heal), Stachys (Woundwort), Lamium (Dead-nettle), Glechoma (Ground Ivy), Galeopsis (Hemp-nettle), Ballota (Horehound), Teucrium (Germander/Wood Sage), Lamiastrum (Yellow Archangel), Ajuga (Bugle), Verbena officinalis (Vervain).