Megabruchidius dorsalis (Fåhraeus, 1839)
on Gleditsia, etc.
parasite
Oviposition in a pod, on top of a seed; the larva develops and pupates within the seed.
host plants
Fabaceae, oligophagous
Gymnocladus dioica; Gleditsia sinensis, triacanthos.
distribution within Europe
predators
See Eurytoma gleditsiae.
notes
Asiatic species, since about 1980 in Europe.
references
Beenen (2022a), Callot & Matocq (2014a), Martynov & Nikulina (2016a) Reibnitz (2014a), Rheinheimer (2014a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2018a), Říha & Bezděk (2015a), Ruta, Jałoszyński & Wanat (2017a), Yus Ramos (2009a), Zerova & Fursov (2015a).