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ALSTROEMERIA. Peruvian Lily. [Liliaceae]

Only one species of Alstroemeria is recorded in Britain, the introduced Peruvian Lily (A. aurea). No dipterous miners have been recorded on Alstroemeria in Britain. The polyphagous agromyzid Liriomyza trifolii, a pest species of ornamental and vegetable crops occasionally intercepted at UK points of entry, is recorded on Alstroemeria and has been found under glass in England and Wales. All populations have been and continue to be eradicated. Elsewhere the polyphagous agromyzids Liriomyza huidobrensis and Liriomyza trifolii are recorded mining Alstroemeria. No non-dipterous miners have been recorded on Alstroemeria in Britain.

Last updated 21-Feb-2008  Brian Pitkin

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