Aulagromyza populi
This record describes Aulagromyza populi (species). Recorded family: Agromyzidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
The larvae of the fly Aulagromyza populi produce winding leaf mines in the leaves of various Poplar species. The mines are recorded more often than the adult flies. Status in Britain is difficult to determine as the species is poorly recorded.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Agromyzidae
- Genus
- Aulagromyza
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Wherever the host plants occur.
Seasonal Activity
When the host plants are in leaf.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Status in Britain is difficult to determine as the species is poorly recorded.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Aulagromyza populi. 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 Aulagromyza populi (7)
Frequently Asked Questions About Aulagromyza populi
What is Aulagromyza populi?
Aulagromyza populi is a species in the family Agromyzidae, within the order Diptera.
Where is Aulagromyza populi found?
Habitat: Wherever the host plants occur.
When is Aulagromyza populi active?
Aulagromyza populi: seasonal activity - When the host plants are in leaf..