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SANICULA. Sanicle. [Apiaceae]

Sanicle (S. europaea) is the only species of Sanicula recorded in Britain. It is a native species. Only one dipterous miner, the agromyzid Phytomyza brunnipes, is recorded on Sanicula in Britain and elsewhere. No non-dipterous miners are recorded on Sanicula in Britain.

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

1> Mine irregularly linear, frequently following mid-rib of a leaf segment, appearing greenish or brownish. Puparium black Mine of Phytomyza brunnipes on Sanicula europaea. Image: Willem Ellis (Source: Nederlandse bladmineerders) Phytomyza brunnipes Brischke [Agromyzidae].

Last updated 30-Jul-2008  Brian Pitkin

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