Exapion difficile (Herbst, 1797)
on Genista
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, monophagous
Genista anglica, germanica, pilosa, tinctoria.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Apion difficile.
references
Delbol (2013a), Dieckmann (1962a, 1977a), Ehret (1990a), Morris (1982a).Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a).