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Boynton Beach leaf miner on Richardia species brasiliensis maybe FL35 2016 2

Boynton Beach leaf miner on Richardia species brasiliensis maybe FL35 2016 2
Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, USA
January 2, 2016

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Moved

No visible frass
I'm inclined to suspect a moth rather than a fly. I hope you can find occupied mines on this host someday.

Richardia
Not a known host for any North American leafminer. I'm not sure what this might be.

 
I have this one--should I sen
I have this one--should I send it to you? I'd want it back eventually.

 
Sure
There's a chance I might be able to decide what family of insect is involved.

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