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VIGNA. Mung-bean. [Fabaceae]

Only one species of Vigna is recorded in Britain, the introduced Mung-bean (V. radiata). No dipterous miners are recorded on Vigna in Britain. The agromyzids Liriomyza sativae and Liriomyza trifolii, a polyphagous pest species of ornamental and vegetable crops occasionally intercepted at UK points of entry, is recorded on Vigna. Elsewhere the agromyzid Liriomyza sativae, Liriomyza strigata and Liriomyza trifolii are recorded mining Vigna. No non-dipterous miners are recorded on Vigna in Britain.

Last updated 28-Feb-2008  Brian Pitkin

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