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SAXIFRAGA. Saxifrages and London Prides. [Saxifragaceae]

Thirty four species, subspecies and hybrids of Saxifraga are recorded in Britain. These include the native St Patrick's-cabbage (S. spathularis), Kidney Saxifrage (S. hirsuta) and Yellow Saxifrage (S. aizoides). No dipterous miners are recorded on Saxifraga in Britain or elsewhere Two non-dipterous miners are recorded on Saxifraga in Britain.

Non-dipterous miners recorded on Saxifraga in Britain Kessleria saxifragae (Stainton, 1868) Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae   Stenoptilia millieridactyla (Bruand, 1861) Lepidoptera: Pterophoridae

Last updated 25-Sep-2008  Brian Pitkin

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