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ZINNIA. Zinnias. [Asteraceae]

Two introduced species of Zinnia are recorded in Britain. No dipterous miners are recorded on Zinnia in Britain. The agromyzids Liriomyza huidobrensis, Liriomyza sativae and Liriomyza trifolii, polyphagous pest species of ornamental and vegetable crops occasionally intercepted at UK points of entry, are recorded on Zinnia. Liriomyza huidobrensis and Liriomyza trifolii have been found under glass in England and Wales. All populations have been and continue to be eradicated. Elsewhere the agromyzids Calycomyza humeralis, Liriomyza huidobrensis, Liriomyza sativae, Liriomyza strigata and Liriomyza trifolii are recorded mining Zinnia. No non-dipterous miners are recorded on Zinnia in Britain.

Last updated 25-Feb-2008  Brian Pitkin

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