Leaf mines of <em>Phytomyza opacae</em>on American Holly in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (3/24/2018). (Photo ID: 104276 - Psn: 5)

Leaf mines of Phytomyza opacaeon American Holly in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (3/24/2018).

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> in Prince George's Co., Maryland (4/29/2018). (c) Judy Gallagher, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/'>CC BY</a>). (Photo ID: 189768 - Psn: 35)

Phytomyza opacae in Prince George's Co., Maryland (4/29/2018). (c) Judy Gallagher, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/1/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 225569 - Psn: 45)

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A <em>Phytomyza opacae</em> leaf mine on American Holly in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (3/24/2018). (Photo ID: 105132 - Psn: 55)

A Phytomyza opacae leaf mine on American Holly in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (3/24/2018).

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> in Worcester Co., Maryland (1/30/2018). (Photo ID: 101286 - Psn: 65)

Phytomyza opacae in Worcester Co., Maryland (1/30/2018).

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> in Calvert Co., Maryland (3/9/2018). (Photo ID: 103310 - Psn: 65)

Phytomyza opacae in Calvert Co., Maryland (3/9/2018).

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/31/2020). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 345709 - Psn: 66)

Phytomyza opacae in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/31/2020). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (10/30/2020). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 330584 - Psn: 88)

Phytomyza opacae in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (10/30/2020). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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A <em>Phytomyza opacae</em> leaf mine on a cultivated holly in Baltimore City, Maryland (7/30/2013). Determined by Charley Eiseman/BugGuide. (Photo ID: 59884 - Psn: 100)

A Phytomyza opacae leaf mine on a cultivated holly in Baltimore City, Maryland (7/30/2013). Determined by Charley Eiseman/BugGuide.

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A <em>Phytomyza opacae</em> leaf mine on American Holly in Caroline Co., Maryland (11/14/2021). (Photo ID: 500220 - Psn: 135)

A Phytomyza opacae leaf mine on American Holly in Caroline Co., Maryland (11/14/2021).

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/5/2021). (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/'>CC BY</a>). (Photo ID: 476642 - Psn: 155)

Phytomyza opacae in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/5/2021). (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY).

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> in Worcester Co., Maryland (4/17/2021). (c) Jim Brighton, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 362291 - Psn: 165)

Phytomyza opacae in Worcester Co., Maryland (4/17/2021). (c) Jim Brighton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (10/10/2022). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 721311 - Psn: 165)

Phytomyza opacae in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (10/10/2022). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/31/2021). (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 779487 - Psn: 182)

Phytomyza opacae in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/31/2021). (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> in Dorchester Co., Maryland (9/4/2021). (c) Jim Brighton, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 444274 - Psn: 190)

Phytomyza opacae in Dorchester Co., Maryland (9/4/2021). (c) Jim Brighton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (5/1/2020). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 225570 - Psn: 198)

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> leaf mines in American Holly in Harford Co., Maryland (10/22/2017). ID determined by Charley Eiseman/BugGuide. (Photo ID: 94941 - Psn: 200)

Phytomyza opacae leaf mines in American Holly in Harford Co., Maryland (10/22/2017). ID determined by Charley Eiseman/BugGuide.

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (1/18/2017). Verified by Charlie Eiseman/BugGuide. (Photo ID: 95400 - Psn: 200)

Phytomyza opacae in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (1/18/2017). Verified by Charlie Eiseman/BugGuide.

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/27/2021). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (<a rel='license' href='http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/'>CC BY-NC</a>). (Photo ID: 386275 - Psn: 200)

Phytomyza opacae in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/27/2021). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC).

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<em>Phytomyza opacae</em> in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (9/24/2021). (c) Timothy Reichard, all rights reserved. (Photo ID: 571541 - Psn: 200)

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Leaf mines of Phytomyza opacaeon American Holly in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (3/24/2018). View Record Details Media by Jim Brighton.

Phytomyza opacae in Prince George's Co., Maryland (4/29/2018). (c) Judy Gallagher, some rights reserved (CC BY). View Record Details Media by Judy Gallagher.

A Phytomyza opacae leaf mine on American Holly in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (3/24/2018). View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

Phytomyza opacae in Worcester Co., Maryland (1/30/2018). View Record Details Media by Wayne Longbottom.

Phytomyza opacae in Calvert Co., Maryland (3/9/2018). View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

Phytomyza opacae in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (8/31/2020). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Matthew Beziat.

Phytomyza opacae in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (10/30/2020). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Matthew Beziat.

A Phytomyza opacae leaf mine on a cultivated holly in Baltimore City, Maryland (7/30/2013). Determined by Charley Eiseman/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Thomas Wilson.

A Phytomyza opacae leaf mine on American Holly in Caroline Co., Maryland (11/14/2021). View Record Details Media by Dave Webb.

Phytomyza opacae in Montgomery Co., Maryland (10/5/2021). (c) Katja Schulz, some rights reserved (CC BY). View Record Details Media by Katja Schulz via iNaturalist.

Phytomyza opacae in Worcester Co., Maryland (4/17/2021). (c) Jim Brighton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Jim Brighton.

Phytomyza opacae in St. Mary's Co., Maryland (10/10/2022). (c) jtylerbell, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

Phytomyza opacae in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/31/2021). (c) James Bailey, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by James Bailey via iNaturalist.

Phytomyza opacae in Dorchester Co., Maryland (9/4/2021). (c) Jim Brighton, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Jim Brighton.

Phytomyza opacae leaf mines in American Holly in Harford Co., Maryland (10/22/2017). ID determined by Charley Eiseman/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Josh Emm.

Phytomyza opacae in Anne Arundel Co., Maryland (1/18/2017). Verified by Charlie Eiseman/BugGuide. View Record Details Media by Tyler Bell.

Phytomyza opacae in Prince George's Co., Maryland (5/27/2021). (c) Matthew Beziat, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC). View Record Details Media by Matthew Beziat.

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Phytomyza opacae

Leaf mines caused by P. opacae
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Arthropoda
Class:	Insecta
Order:	Diptera
Family:	Agromyzidae
Subfamily:	Phytomyzinae
Genus:	Phytomyza
Species:	P. opacae
Binomial name
*Phytomyza opacae* Kulp, 1968^[1]

Phytomyza opacae is a species of fly in the family Agromyzidae.^[2]^[3]^[4]^[5] Its host plants are Ilex myrtifolia, Ilex cassine, Ilex opaca, and Ilex amelanchier.^[6]

References

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^ Kulp, L.A. (1968). "The taxonomic status of dipterous holly leaf miners (Diptera: Agromyzidae)". Univ. Md. Agric. Exp. Stn., Bull. 155: 42 pp.
^ Spencer, Kenneth A. (1973). Agromyzidae (Diptera) of Economic importance Series Entomologica. Vol. 9. The Hague. D. Gld.: Dr. W. Junk bv. pp. xii + 418 p.
^ "Phytomyza opacae Species Information". BugGuide.net. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
^ "Phytomyza opacae Report". Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS). Retrieved 21 January 2018.
^ "Phytomyza opacae Species Overview". Encyclopedia of Life. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
^ Scheffer, Sonja J; Lewis, Matthew L; Hébert, Julie B; Jacobsen, Frode (15 January 2021). "Diversity and Host Plant-Use in North American Phytomyza Holly Leafminers (Diptera: Agromyzidae): Colonization, Divergence, and Specificity in a Host-Associated Radiation". Annals of the Entomological Society of America. 114 (1): 59–69. doi:10.1093/aesa/saaa034. Retrieved 22 January 2023.

Taxon identifiers
Phytomyza opacae	Wikidata: Q14233341 BOLD: 32861 BugGuide: 729850 CoL: 4HN34 EoL: 742430 GBIF: 1551741 iNaturalist: 602514 IRMNG: 10799967 ITIS: 144318 NCBI: 132629 Open Tree of Life: 651425

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Phytomyza opacae Kulp, 1968

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