DipteraAgromyzidae

Chromatomyia ramosa

This record describes Chromatomyia ramosa (species). Recorded family: Agromyzidae. Recorded order: Diptera.

Identification and Appearance

Chromatomyia ramosa - Chromatomyia ramosa

The larvae of the fly Chromatomyia ramosa mine the leaves of Teasel and Scabious species. They feed along the midrib but make short, narrow corridors into the leaf. See the National Agromyzidae Recording Scheme webpage for this species for further details of puparium and adult insect. ref.: Warrington, B.P. (2023). Chromatomyia ramosa . Accessed at https://agromyzidae.co.uk/species/agromyzidae/phytomyzinae/chromatomyia/chromatomyia-ramosa/ on 13/12/2023) Adult: Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, state the key or ID method used and describe the size and identifying characters. Leafmine: Please provide a photograph of the leafmine and state the host plant. Click on the ' further details ' link in the 'Description' section above. Then click on the Phenology tab which will provide phenology details for both adult and larval stages. Leafmines may be found in most months of the year particularly from May to July. Warrington, B. P. 2022 . A provisional review of the status of Agromyzidae in Great Britain & Northern Ireland

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda
Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Genus
Chromatomyia

Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.

Habitat and Range

Habitat

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Additional species information

Recorded status

Local

About Flies: the wider group

Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Chromatomyia ramosa. 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.

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Photos of Chromatomyia ramosa (8)

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chromatomyia ramosa

What is Chromatomyia ramosa?

Chromatomyia ramosa is a species in the family Agromyzidae, within the order Diptera.

How big is Chromatomyia ramosa?

and identifying characters.

Where is Chromatomyia ramosa found?

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