Plant Parasites of Europe

leafminers, galls and fungi

Olibrus bicolor

Olibrus bicolor (Paykull, 1800)

on Tanacetum, etc.

parasite

Larvae in the flower heads between the achenes.

host plants

Asteraceae, oligophagous

Tanacetum vulgare; Taraxacum officinale; Tussilago.

Adults also on the flower heads of Scorzonera cana/em>.

distribution within Europe

PESI (2023).

references

Schmitz (1998a), Urban (1926b).

Last modified 7.v.2023