Protapion trifolii (Linnaeus, 1768)
on Trifolium
Trifolium repens, feeding pattern (from Hoffmann, 1958a).
parasite
The larvae live in the flower heads, feeding on the developing seeds; pupation in the florets. Univoltine, hibernation as imago.
host plants
Fabaceae, monophagous
Trifolium alpestre, medium, ochroleucon, pratense, repens, resupinatum, rubens.
Mainly on T. pratense.
Dickmann could not find any infestation on T. hybridum, repens.
distribution within Europe
larva
from Hoffmann (1958a)
synonyms
Apion trifolii.
references
Avgın & Colonnelli (2011a), Behne (1987a), Buhr (1965a), Colonnelli, Osella & Cornacchia (2011a), Delbol (2013a), Dieckmann (1973a, 1977a), Ehret (1990a), Friedman & Freidberg (2007a), Hoffmann (1958a), Houard (1909a), Podlussány (1986a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a), Skuhrovec, Gosik & Caldara (2014a).