Catapion pubescens (Kirby, 1811)

on Trifolium

Catapion pubescens: galls on Coronilla scorpioides

Coronilla scorpioides, galls (from Houard, 1909a)

gall

fusiform swelling with frayed epidermis of the basal part of the stem; inside a weevil larva or pupa.

host plants

Fabaceae, ? monophagous

? Coronilla scorpioides; Trifolium aureum, brutium, campestre, dubium, hybridum, medium, pratense.

Preference for yellow clovers.

synonyms

Apion pubescens; Apion ceuthorhynchoides Wollaston, 1864.

references

Avgın & Colonnelli (2011a), Brito Castro & Oromí Masoliver (1986a), Buhr (1964a), Compte (1981a), Dauphin & Aniotsbehere (1997a), Delbol (2013a), Dieckmann (1977a), Dieckmann & Herger (1985a), Ehret (1990a), Friedman & Freidberg (2007a), Hoffmann (1958a), Houard (1909a), Mifsud & Colonnelli (2010a), Morris (2011a), Podlussány (1986a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a), Roskam (2009a), Tomasi (2012a, 2014a), Yunakov, Nazarenko, Filimonov & Volovnik (2018a).