ZEA. Millet and Cockspurs. [Poaceae]


The introduced Maize (Z. mays) is the only species of Zea recorded in Britain.

No Diptera miners are recorded on Zea in Britain.

Elsewhere the agromyzids Cerodontha superciliosa, Chromatomyia nigra and Liriomyza sativae are recorded mining Zea.

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

Maize - Zea mays. Image:  Brian Pitkin
Maize
Zea mays


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