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)

None.

Leafmine Adult

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.

Host plants: Teasel, Scabious 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.

Leafmines may be found in most months of the year particularly from May to July.

Local

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

Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.