Chromatomyia syngenesiae
This record describes Chromatomyia syngenesiae (species). Recorded family: Agromyzidae. Recorded order: Diptera.
Identification and Appearance
The larvae mine the leaves of various plants creating an upper-surface (sometimes lower surface also) corridor. Frass appears in isolated grains. Pupation takes place within the mine, usually in a lower-surface, puparial chamber. The larvae of Chromatomyia syngenesiae and Chromatomyia horticola form identical mines on a wide range of plants and for most purposes they are treated as an aggregate ( Chromatomyia horticola/syngenesiae agg. also known as Chromatomyia 'atricornis' ). However, in Britain only Chromatomyia syngenesiae is known to mine Lesser Burdock. See the National Agromyzidae Recording Scheme webpage for this species for further details of puparium and adult insect. The leafmine is identical to the mine of Chromatomyia horticola . ref.: Warrington, B.P. (2023). Chromatomyia syngenesiae . Accessed at https://agromyzidae.co.uk/species/agromyzidae/phytomyzinae/chromatomyia/chromatomyia-syngenesiae/ on 13/12/2023) This species can only safely be identified by examination of the male genitalia. If this is not possible, the leafmine should be recorded as Chromatomyia horticola/syngenesiae agg. This species mines a wide range of plants so can be found in many different habitats. 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.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Diptera
- Family
- Agromyzidae
- Genus
- Chromatomyia
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
This species mines a wide range of plants so can be found in many different habitats.
Seasonal Activity
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Additional species information
Recorded status
Chromatomyia syngenesiae
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Diptera, the group containing Chromatomyia syngenesiae. 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 Chromatomyia syngenesiae (2)
Frequently Asked Questions About Chromatomyia syngenesiae
What is Chromatomyia syngenesiae?
Chromatomyia syngenesiae is a species in the family Agromyzidae, within the order Diptera.
Where is Chromatomyia syngenesiae found?
Habitat: This species mines a wide range of plants so can be found in many different habitats.
When is Chromatomyia syngenesiae active?
Chromatomyia syngenesiae: seasonal activity - Click on the '.