Eutrichapion melancholicum (Wencker, 1864)
on Lathyrus
parasite
One larva develops in an open, exteriorly unmodified flower, feeding on the developing ovary. Pupation in the flower, in a brown cocoon.
host plants
Fabaceae, ? monophagous
Lathyrus latifolius, pratensis, sylvestris, tuberosus, vernus.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Apion melancholicum.
references
Delbol (2013a), Dieckmann (1977a), Ehret (1990a), Fägerström (2006a). Knutelski & Surowiak (2011a), Nilsson (1973a), 0degaard & Ligaard (2000a), Podlussány (1986a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a), Wanat (1998a), Yunakov, Nazarenko, Filimonov & Volovnik (2018a).