First report of Liriomyza sativae in Turkey
In Turkey, a study on Agromyzidae was carried out in 2000 and 2001 in Mugla province (Aegean region). Specimens were collected from both agricultural and wild plants every week. During this study, Liriomyza sativae (Diptera: Agromyzidae – EPPO A2 list) was found. Specimens examined were found in leaves of Citrullus lanatus (Cucurbitaceae). This is the first report of L. sativae in Turkey.
The situation of L. sativae in Turkey can be described as follows: Present, found in Mugla province (Aegean region) in 2000/2001.
Sources
Civelek, H.S. (2003) Checklist of Agromyzidae (Diptera) of Turkey, with a new record. Phytoparasitica, 31(2), 132-138.
Civelek, H.S. (2002) New records of Agromyzidae (Diptera) from Western Turkey. Insecta Mundi, 16(1-3), 49-55.