Pseudoperapion brevirostre (Herbst, 1797)
on Hypericum
parasite
The mature beetles make holes in the leaves in spring. In the fruits several larvae or pupae. The fruits remain small and misshapen, and bear brown-rimmed holes where eggs have been deposited.
host plants
Hypericaceae, monophagous
Hypericum elegans, hirsutum, maculatum, perforatum, triquetrifolium.
phenology
Univoltine.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Apion, Perapion, brevirostre.
references
Behne (1987a), Delbol (2013a), Dieckmann (1977a), Ehret (1990a), Forbicioni, Abbazzi, Bellò ao (2019a), Friedman & Freidberg (2007a), Hodge (2011a), Podlussány (1986a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a), Yunakov, Nazarenko, Filimonov & Volovnik (2018a).