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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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