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GALINSOGA. Gallant Soldier [Asteraceae]

Two introduced species of Galinsoga are recorded in Britain - Gallant-soldier (G. parviflora) and Shaggy-soldier (G. quadriradiata).

Only one dipterous miners, Chromatomyia 'atricornis', is recorded on Galinsoga in Britain.

See BIDENS.

The agromyzids Liriomyza huidobrensis, Liriomyza sativae and Liriomyza trifolii, pest species of ornamental and vegetable crops occasionally intercepted at UK points of entry, are recorded on Galinsoga. Liriomyza huidobrensis has been found under glass in England and Wales. All populations have been and continue to be eradicated.

Elsewhere the polyphagous agromyzids Chromatomyia horticola, Liriomyza bryoniae, Liriomyza huidobrensis, Liriomyza sativae, Liriomyza strigata and Liriomyza trifolii are recorded mining Galinsoga.

No non-dipterous miners are recorded on Galinsoga in Britain.
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Gallant soldier - Galinsoga parviflora
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