Bruchus pisorum (Linnaeus, 1758)
pea beetle
on Pisum, etc.
parasite
The larvae develop in the pods, inside the seeds; there also the pupation.
host plants
Fabaceae, oligophagous
Lathyrus latifolius, sativus; Pisum sativum & subsp. elatius; Vicia faba, leucantha, peregrina, sativa.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Bruchus pisi Linnaeus, 1767.
references
Bukejs (2010c), Delobel & Delobel (2003a, 2005a, 2007a), György & Merkl (2005a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2018a), Yus Ramos (2008a), Yus Ramos & Lencina Gutiérrez (2014a, Yus Ramos & Sáez Bolaño (2008a), Yus Ramos & Zuzarte (2008a).