Leaf miner fly, a small fly whose larvae make tunnels in the leaf.
Leaf miner fly (Liriomyza spp.) Leaf miners are small flies whose larvae make tunnels in the leaf. The larvae drop before pupation and disappear underground.
By boring tunnels into leaves, stems, seeds or roots of plants, they cause a lot of damage.
Where to find
- Vegetable garden and agricultural crops
Prevention
Insect-proof mesh prevents the leaf miner fly from laying eggs. Parasitoid wasps are the natural enemies of leaf miner flies.
