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Allium leafminer
Acrolepiopsis sapporensis

Allium leafminer (Acrolepiopsis sapporensis) is an insect pest of onion, garlic, scallion, shallot and leek. It is a native of Asia and was first detected in Hawaii.

The larvae attack the leaves but sometimes also the scape, bulb or seed capsule.

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02/14/2019 - Onion Researchers Talk Bad Bugs, Good Varieties

09/19/2018 - APHIS Approves California FRSMP Petition for Allium Leafminer

03/27/2018 - How to grow leeks - and outwit the allium leaf miner fly

03/08/2018 - Researchers to study ramps' market, flavor profile, vulnerabil...

11/02/2017 - Farmers preparing for onion crop pest

08/02/2016 - Pest Alert - Allium Leafminer