The Society for the study of flies (Diptera)

The Agromyzidae, leaf-mining flies, are a large family with approximately 400 species been recorded in the UK. They are a tricky family to identify, with male genitalia examination usually required to ascertain species.

However, some of the larval mines are very distinctive and can immediately give a determination.

The aim of the scheme is to gather records to enable us to gain a much greater understanding of these small flies, in terms of life-style habits, distribution and population trends.

It is hoped that in the future, the scheme will be able to produce a comprehensive atlas for Agromyzidae.

Records, of either adults or larval mines, can be sent to the scheme organiser, Barry Warrington : [email protected]