Longitarsus symphyti Heikertinger, 1912

on Symphytum

parasite

Larvae at the roots.

host plants

Boraginaceae, monophagous

Symphytum officinale.

The beetles may also feed on Myosotis, Pulmonaria officinalis.

phenology

Hibernation as egg.

distribution within Europe

(PESI, 2020).

references

Biondi (1996a), Bukejs (2010a), Döberl (1994a), Hubble (2014a), Ouda, Čížek & Boža (2013a), Reibnitz (2012a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2018a).