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ILEX. Holly. [Aquifoliaceae]
Only one native species of Ilex is recorded in Britain - Holly (I. aquifolium). Highclere Holly (I. x altaclerensis) and Horned Holly (I. cornuta) are introduced. Only one dipterous miner, the agromyzid Phytomyza ilicis, is recorded on Ilex in Britain and elsewhere. No non-dipterous miners are recorded on Ilex in Britain.	Holly - Ilex aquifolium

Key for the identification of the known Diptera mines in Britain.

1>Leaf-mine. Oviposition takes place at the base of the petiole in a young leaf. Larva initially feeds in mid-rib, later producing characteristic irregular upper surface linear-blotch. Pupation internal. Mines of Phytomyza ilicis on Ilex aquifolium. Images: Brian Pitkin Phytomyza ilicis Curtis [Agromyzidae].

Last updated 30-Jul-2008  Brian Pitkin

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