Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Leaf miner ID

Posted by Pentti Ketola on 28-01-2020 13:58
#1

Hi
Can anyone help me to identify this mine of Rubus saxatilis?

Photo on Finland Kokkola 17 Aug. 2019.

Thanks for help.

Edited by Pentti Ketola on 28-01-2020 14:02

Posted by John Carr on 28-01-2020 15:26
#2

Several leaves are turning colors without evidence of mining so I'm not sure you have mines. Blotch mines in Rubus in Europe are described here: https://bladminee...eae/rubus/.

Posted by Tony Irwin on 28-01-2020 20:26
#3

I'm inclined to agree with John. Unless you can see evidence of frass within the blotch, I would suggest this is a fungal problem - particularly the way it's affecting the very edge of the leaf.

Posted by Pentti Ketola on 29-01-2020 13:06
#4

Thank you both!

Pentti.