Liriomyza cicerina
The fly mines the leaves of Restharrow (Ononis), creating a winding mine with the frass in short threads.
See the National Agromyzidae Recording Scheme webpage for this species for further details of puparium and adult insect.
Liriomyza bryoniae
ref.: Warrington, B.P. (2023). Liriomyza cicerina. Accessed at https://agromyzidae.co.uk/species/agromyzidae/phytomyzinae/liriomyza/liriomyza-cicerina/ on 13/12/2023)
leaf mine 
adult
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Restharrow (Ononis spp.) - calcareous/lime-rich grasslands
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Nationally Scarce B (ref: Warrington, B. P. 2022. A provisional review of the status of Agromyzidae in Great Britain & Northern Ireland)
The 2023 record is believed to be the first for VC55
sue
Holwell, Brown's Hill Quarry LRWT Reserve
31 August 2023
leaf mine on restharrow
sue
Holwell, Brown's Hill Quarry LRWT Reserve
31 August 2023
sue
Holwell, Brown's Hill Quarry LRWT Reserve
31 August 2023
sue
Holwell, Brown's Hill Quarry LRWT Reserve
31 August 2023
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