Melanagromyza obtusa
| Melanagromyza obtusa | |
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| Adult of pigeon pea pod fly | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Clade: | Pancrustacea |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Diptera |
| Family: | Agromyzidae |
| Genus: | Melanagromyza |
| Species: | M. obtusa |
| Binomial name | |
| Melanagromyza obtusa (Malloch, 1914) | |
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Melanagromyza obtusa is a species of leaf miner fly in the family Agromyzidae.[1] It directly feeds on the developing seeds of pigeon peas, responsible for 20 to 25 percent yield losses. Because they hide beneath the pod, they are a major pest of pigeon peas and are difficult to manage.
References
- ↑ "Melanagromyza obtusa (Malloch, 1914)". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 18 May 2026.