Revalidation of morphological characteristics and multiplex PCR for the identification of three congener invasive Liriomyza species (Diptera: Agromyzidae) in China.

ABSTRACT: Due to varietal differences, diminutive size, and similar morphological characters, it is difficult to classify and identify Liriomyza spp., a genus comprised of economically-important, highly-polyphagous insect pests. In this study, we reconfirmed the morphological characteristics of three closely-related invasive leafminers, L. trifolii, L. sativae, and L. huidobrensis. Morphological results showed that characteristics imparted by the male genitalia were the most reliable morphological features for identification. The colors exhibited by vertical setae were variable among species, and the ratio of the length of the ultimate section of vein CuA₁ divided by penultimate section also varied within species. Although the patterns of abdominal tergites wer

SUBMITTER: Chang YW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7605219 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature