Ischnopterapion loti (Kirby, 1808)

on Lotus, etc.

gall

pod locally swollen or disfigured; inside a few weevil larvae or pupae.

host plants

Fabaceae, oligophagous

Dorycnium; Lathyrus pratensis; Lotus corniculatus, tenuis; Medicago falcata; Vicia tetrasperma.

L. corniculatus is the main host plant by far.

synonyms

Apion, Leptapion, loti.

references

Béguinot (2006b), Behne (1987a), Buhr (1964a), Dauphin & Aniotsbehere (1997a), Delbol (2013a), Dieckmann (1962a, 1973a, 1977a), Douglas, Bouchard, Anderson ao (2013a), Ehret (1989a, 1990a), Morris (1982a), Podlussány (1986a), Redfern & Shirley (2011a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a), Roskam (2009a), Tomasi (2014a), Ugarte San Vicente (2005a).