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Leaf Miner Fly

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Leaf Miner Fly

Phytomyza tiarellae

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Plants that support Leaf Miner Fly

3 plants

Alumroot

Heuchera micrantha

moderate

perennial herb

Larval mining in foliage

Bay Area native

Fringecups

Tellima grandiflora

moderate

perennial herb

Larvae mine foliage in spring and early summer

Bay Area native

Oneleaf Foamflower

Tiarella trifoliata ssp. unifoliata

moderate

perennial herb

Specialist leaf miner; larvae develop on foliage during spring-early summer

Bay Area native