Pseudapion rufirostre (Fabricius, 1775)
on Malva
parasite
The larva bores in the fruits, also pupates there. One larva empties 2-3 fruits.
host plants
Malvaceae, monophagous
Malva neglecta, sylvestris.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Apion rufirostre.
references
Delbol (2013a), Dieckmann (1977a), Ehret (1990a), Mifsud & Colonnelli (2010a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a).