Biology and larval depiction of an agromyzid leaf miner pest, Ophiomyia phaseoli on pea plant (Pisum sativum)

Ophiomyia phaseoli (Tryon) (Stem fly or stem fly) is a polyphagous species belonging to the Agromyzidae family. In India, it is a major pest of pea plants, particularly Pisum sativum. Female stem fly be apt to place the eggs on the superior (upper) surface of leaves, mostly near the mid rib. The larvae are cortex feeder which feeds exclusively on internal tissues of plant that causes punctures in the seedlings and mesophyll tissues of the leaves. Extensive feeding form a linear serpentine mine on leaf surface known as phyllonomes. Hence, its biological study is necessary for safeguarding of crops from its severe attack and damage. The current study was accompanied on studying the complete biology of stem fly with the objectives of arriving at the crucial conclusion to decrease pest infestation for high potential yield and productivity with the development of new strategies to decrease damage by targeting various phases of stem fly.