Hemitrichapion pavidum (Germar, 1817)
on Securigera
parasite
The larvae develop in a flower bud that remains closed. Here also the pupation takes place, in an oval cocoon made out of remnants of the corolla and secretion.
host plants
Fabaceae, ? monophagous
Securigera varia.
Records of Lathyrus pratensis, Ononis spinosa, perhaps als Lathyrus pratensis, Ononis spinosa, misschien ook Securigera varia probably concern adult feeding.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Apion, Eutrichapion, pavidum.
references
Behne (1987a), Colonnelli & Osella (2009a), Colonnelli, Osella & Cornacchia (2011a), Delbol (2013a), Dieckmann (1977a), Ehret (1990a), Friedman & Freidberg (2007a), Podlussány (1986a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a).