Leafminer Fly Pest Liriomyza Spp. Is A Major Pest In Vegetable Crops. Stock Image

Leaf-cutting flies are also pests of shallots that attack horticultural plants, such as mustard greens and spinach. This fly will lay its eggs on the leaves of shallot plants with characteristic white spots. Gradually, these spots will become straight lines and dry out. If the attack is severe, all the leaves will turn brown, dry out, then rot.