Ceratapion onopordi (Kirby, 1808)

on Asteraceae, Cardueae

gall

the larva bores, and eventually pupates, in the base of the stem or in the root crown, often causing an unilocular rotund swelling.

host plants

Asteraceae, narrowly oligophagous

Arctium lappa; Carduus argentatus, carpetanus, nutans; Centaurea benedicta, nigrescens; Cirsium oleraceum; Cynara; Galactites tomentosus; Onopordum acanthium; Silybum marianum.

synonyms

Apion onopordi.

references

Balciunas & Korotyaev (2007a), Behne (1987a), Buhr (1964a), Cripps, Edwards, Waipara ao (2009a), Delbol (2013a), Dieckmann (1977a), Ehret (1990a), Friedman & Freidberg (2007a), Gültekin (2004a), Mifsud & Colonnelli (2010a), Podlussány (1986a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a), Tomasi (2014a), Velázquez de Castro, Alonso Zarazaga & Outerelo (1990a), Wandeler & Bacher (2006a).