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Phytoliriomyza scotica Spencer, 1962 [Diptera: Agromyzidae] Phytoliriomyza scotica Spencer, 1962. Entomologist's Gaz. 13(1): 18. Phytoliriomyza scotica Spencer, 1962; Spencer, 1972b. Handbk ident. Br. Ins. 10(5g): 5, 59, 61, figs 198-9. Phytoliriomyza scotica Spencer, 1962; Spencer, 1990. Host specialization in the World Agromyzidae (Diptera) : 301.

Life-style: Unknown. Larva: Details unknown. Puparium: Details unknown. Comments: It is now believed that Phytoliriomyza pilosella, described from Florida, may represent Phytoliriomyza scotica, but more detailed study will be necessary before this possible synonymy can be formally established (Spencer, 1990: 301). Hosts in Britain: Unknown. Hosts elsewhere: Asteraceae       Cotula australis Annual Buttonweed Spencer, 1990: 301 Time of year - larvae: Unknown. Time of year - adults: June-July. Distribution in Great Britain & Ireland: Dunbarton (Bonhill) (Spencer, 1962: 18; Spencer, 1972b). NBN Distribution maps of known host species: Distribution elsewhere: N. Germany (Spencer, 1972b), Canary Islands (Gomera) (Spencer, 1990: 301), French mainland, Madeira and Portuguese mainland (Martinez in Fauna Europaea). Parasitoids: Unknown.

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