8,959 observations
European Holly Leafminer
Phytomyza ilicis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Diptera ›Family: Agromyzidae ›Genus: Phytomyza
About
Phytomyza ilicis, the holly leaf miner, is a fly whose larvae burrow into leaves of the holly tree (Ilex aquifolium) leaving characteristic pale trails or leaf mines. The holly leaf miner has frequently been used in ecological studies as a system to study food webs since examination of the leaves can reveal whether the leaf miner has successfully emerged, been killed by a parasitic wasp, or been predated by blue tits.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of European Holly Leafminer is Phytomyza ilicis.
- European Holly Leafminer belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- European Holly Leafminer belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- European Holly Leafminer belongs to the class Insecta.
- European Holly Leafminer belongs to the order Diptera.
- European Holly Leafminer belongs to the family Agromyzidae.
- European Holly Leafminer belongs to the genus Phytomyza.