spinach leaf miner
insect
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The spinach leaf miner is the maggot of an anthomyiid fly, specifically Pegomya hyoscyami. These larvae mine the leaves of various crops, including spinach, beets, and chard, creating blotches or tunnels. Anthomyiid flies, in general, resemble houseflies, and their larvae often feed on plants, making them significant agricultural pests. While the spinach leaf miner targets leafy greens, other related flies, like the pea leaf miner (Liriomyza bryoniae), tunnel in plants such as celery and spinach as well.123
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