Lythraria salicariae (Paykull, 1800)
loosestrife flea beetle
on Lysimachia, etc.
parasite
Larvae at the roots.
host plants
Lythraceae, Primulaceae, restricted polyphagous
Lysimachia punctata, thyrsiflora, vulgaria;Lythrum salicaria; Trientalis europaea.
The role that is played by Lythrum is not clear. It is often cited as a host plant, but according to Rheinheimer & Hassler only the adult beetles occasionally feed in this plant.
phenology
Univoltine; hibernation as imago.
distribution within Europe
references
Aslan & Başar (2016a), Bukejs (2009a), Farina (2015a), Ouda, Čížek & Boža (2013a), Petitpierre (2001a), Pozsgai (2005a), Regalin, Bezděk, Penati & Ciapponi (2006a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2018a), Rozner & Rozner (2014a).