Longitarsus anchusae (Paykull, 1798)
on Symphytum, etc.
parasite
Larvae in the roots.
host plants
Boraginaceae, broadly oligophagous
Anchusa azurea, hybrida, leptophylla, limbata, officinalis, strigosa, undulata; Asperugo; Borago officinalis; Buglossoides arvensis; Cerinthe; Cynoglossum montanum, officinale, creticum; Cynoglottis barrelieri; Echium glomeratum, vulgare; Lithospermum; Myosotis; Nonea pulla; Pulmonaria obscura; ? Solenanthus; Symphytum antatolicum, brachycalyx, cordatum, officinale, tuberosum.
Mainly on common comfrey.
distribution within Europe
references
Aslan & Alkan (2015a), Aslan & Gök (2006a), Aslan, Gök, Gürbüz & Ayvaz (2009a), Bahillo de la Puebla & Román (2009a), Baviera & Biondi (2015a), Biondi (1994b, 1995b, 1996a), Bukejs (2010a), Furth (1979a), Ouda, Čížek & Boža (2013a), Steinhausen (2001a), Troukens (2012a), Ugarte San Vicente (2005a).