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Agromyza vockerothi

Agromyza vockerothi

Agromyza vockerothi is a tiny fly that loves to munch on plants. These little insects can be found in gardens and fields, helping to keep nature balanced.

Habitat: Gardens and fields

Appearance

The Agromyza vockerothi is a tiny, dull blackish-grey fly with clear, delicate wings. Its small size, often less than 3mm, makes it easily overlooked among foliage. This fly has relatively large eyes and short antennae, typical of many leaf-mining flies.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderDipteraFamilyAgromyzidaeGenusAgromyza
Agromyza vockerothi
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Agromyza vockerothi

Category

Insects

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Agromyza vockerothi creates winding 'art' on leaves as it eats!

Their favorite food plant, columbine, is named after doves!

They are so tiny, many can fit on your fingernail!

This fly's babies grow up completely hidden inside plant leaves!

Special abilities

Ability

Secret Leaf Tunnel Builder

Agromyza vockerothi larvae can burrow into plant leaves, creating protective tunnels that help them safely eat and grow.

Ability

Columbine Craver

Agromyza vockerothi has specialized mouthparts to feed only on columbine leaves, ensuring specific nourishment for its young.

Ability

Stealthy Egg Layer

Agromyza vockerothi can lay tiny eggs inside plant tissue, hiding them from many predators and environmental dangers.

Measurements & details

Wingspan
3-5 mm
Size
1.5-2.5 mm
Lifespan
20-40 days
Leg Count
6

Diet & Feeding

Its babies munch on columbine leaves, while adults may sip nectar.

Age differences: Larvae are herbivorous leaf miners; adults may feed on nectar or honeydew, or not at all.

Primary Foods

  • Aquilegia canadensis leaves
  • Aquilegia vulgaris leaves
  • Aquilegia chrysantha leaves
  • nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

depends on

Eastern Red Columbine

Aquilegia canadensis

Its larvae feed exclusively on its leaves.

depends on

European Columbine

Aquilegia vulgaris

Larvae also mine the leaves of this cultivated plant.

eaten by

Green Lacewing

Chrysoperla carnea

Lacewing larvae are generalist predators of small insects.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

These flies are harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Agromyza vockerothi's wingspan?

3-5 mm

How big is Agromyza vockerothi?

1.5-2.5 mm

How long does Agromyza vockerothi live?

20-40 days

What does Agromyza vockerothi eat?

Its babies munch on columbine leaves, while adults may sip nectar.

Where is Agromyza vockerothi usually found?

Gardens and fields

How does Agromyza vockerothi hunt?

Foraging

How many legs does Agromyza vockerothi have?

6

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