The larvae of the fly Agromyza idaeiana often mine the leaves of Creeping Cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans) although many other species in the Rosaceae are used. The mine is variable; it may be linear, with frass in a double row, or develop into a blotch obscuring the initial corridor.

See the National Agromyzidae Recording Scheme for further details and more information about this species.

Agromyza sulfuriceps, A filipendulae, Phytomyza heringiana. 

(ref.: Warrington, B. P. (2023). Agromyza idaeiana https://agromyzidae.co.uk/species/agromyzidae/agromyzinae/agromyza/agromyza-idaeiana/ accessed at  on 11/12/2023)

Leafmine  Adult

Provide a back-lit image of the leaf-mine and state the host plant.  Due to the number of hosts known for this species, and the variation in the mine characteristics, it may be necessary to rear the adult insect and have this identified by a national expert. 

Where the larval foodplants occur. See the National Agromyzidae Recording Scheme for details of host species.

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.

In VC55, all records are of leaf-mines and have been recorded in autumn. 

Common

Warrington, B. P. 2022. A provisional review of the status of Agromyzidae in Great Britain & Northern Ireland.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known; it may be under-recorded.