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Leafminers

Liriomyza spp.

Insect
Damage Signs

Adult leafminers have such a preference for cotyledons that seedling growth may be stunted. Larvae mine between upper and lower leaf surfaces, creating winding, whitish tunnels that are initially narrow, but then widen as the larvae grow. Excessive mining renders leaves unmarketable, reduces photosynthetic capacity, and provides easy access for disease organisms.

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Control Methods

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