Pseudapion rufirostre (Fabricius, 1775)
on Malva, etc.
parasite
The larva bores in the fruits, also pupates there. One larva empties 2-3 fruits.
host plants
Malvaceae, oligophagous
Althaea officinalis; Malva neglecta, pusilla, sylvestris, thuringiaca.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Apion rufirostre.
references
Compte (1981a), Delbol (2013a), Dieckmann (1977a), Ehret (1990a), Forbicioni, Abbazzi, Bellò, ao (2019a), Gruschwitz (2000a), Heijerman (1993a), Januš, Moravec, Rébl & Zýka (2018a), Mifsud & Colonnelli (2010a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a), Yunakov, Nazarenko, Filimonov & Volovnik (2018a).