Eurygaster testudinaria (Geoffroy, 1785)

on grass-like plants

Haarlemmermeer, Meerbos, 8.vii.2025 © Laurens van der Linde

larva

parasite

Larvae and adults at the leaves.

host plants

polyphagous

Avena; Carex; Eriophorum; Hordeum vulgare; Juncus; Poa; Schoenoplectus; Triticum aestivum.

Also Centaurea nigra; Cirsium decussatum; Elaeagnus angustifolia; Phlomis; Pistacia; Rosa; Sanguisorba officinalis; Ulmus; Verbascum.

distribution within Europe

PESI (2022).

references

Adamo, Carandente, Pignataro, ao (2012a), Alexander (2008a), Aukema & Heijerman (2026a), Aukema, Hermes & Woudstra (1997a), Bantock (2018a), Bury, Mazepa, Obszarny, ao (2021a), Dursun & Fent (2010a), Kment & Baňař (2012a), Lis (1989a), Lodos, Önder, Pehlivan, ao (1998a), Ribes & Sauleda (1979a), Ruiz (2020a), Ruiz, Goula, Infiesta, ao (2003a), Schubert (2007a).