Exapion difficile (Herbst, 1797)
on Genista, etc.
parasite
Larvae and pupae in the pods: one to three, dependent on the size of the pod. The beetles are released by the spontaneous opening of the drying pods.
host plants
Fabaceae, oligophagous
Cytisus ruthenicus; Genista anglica, germanica, pilosa, tinctoria.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Apion difficile.
references
Braunert (2017a), Delbol (2013a), Dieckmann (1962a, 1977a), Ehret (1990a), Morris (1982a).Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a), Yunakov, Nazarenko, Filimonov & Volovnik (2018a).