TAGETES. Marigolds. [Asteraceae]

Seven species of Tagetes are recorded in Britain. All are introduced and include French Marigold (T. patula). French marigold is native to Mexico and Nicaragua. In addition, it has been cultivated in continental Europe and the United States for its flowers and medicinal properties.

No Diptera miners are recorded on Tagetes in Britain.

Elsewhere the polyphagous agromyzid Liriomyza strigata is recorded on Tagetes.

Elsewhere the agromyzids Liriomyza huidobrensis, Liriomyza sativae and Liriomyza trifolii are recorded mining Tagetes.

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