Aulagromyza orbitalis
Taxonomy
This page represents the following TreeOfLife-200M taxonomic path.[1]
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Arthropoda
- Class: Insecta
- Order: Diptera
- Family: Agromyzidae
- Genus: Aulagromyza
- Species: Aulagromyza orbitalis
Visual Description
Aulagromyza orbitalis is a small fly, typical of the family Agromyzidae. Based on observations from the TreeOfLife-200M dataset, the adult exhibits a generally dark, often blackish or brownish body coloration. The wings are typically clear and membranous, with characteristic venation patterns typical of the family. The head often features distinct orbital plates, which are a diagnostic feature for many species in this genus. The body is relatively compact, and the legs are slender.[1]
Ecology and Interactions
Aulagromyza orbitalis is known to interact with various plant species, particularly within the order Dipsacales. Documented host plants include species in the genera Diervilla (e.g., Diervilla sessilifolia), Lonicera (e.g., Lonicera dioica), and Triosteum.[2]
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References
- 1 2 Dataset view for Animalia / Arthropoda / Insecta / Diptera / Agromyzidae / Aulagromyza / orbitalis constructed from imageomics/TreeOfLife-200M records under this taxonomic path. Hugging Face Datasets. https://huggingface.co/datasets/imageomics/TreeOfLife-200M.
- ↑ Aulagromyza orbitalis. Global Biotic Interactions. https://www.globalbioticinteractions.org/?targetTaxon=Aulagromyza%20orbitalis. Accessed 2026-07-14.