RICINUS. Castor-oil-plant. [Euphorbiaceae]

Only one species of Ricinus, the introduced Castor-oil-plant (R. communis) is recorded in Britain.

No Diptera miners are recorded on Ricinus in Britain.

Elsewhere the agromyzids Liriomyza strigata, Liriomyza huidobrensis, Liriomyza sativae and Liriomyza trifolii are recorded on Ricinus.

No non-Diptera miners are recorded on Ricinus in Britain.