Ceutorhynchus leprieuri Brisout, 1881

on Brassicaceae

gall

Larvae (weevil larvae) in ± 5 mm large, succulent, lenticular galls in the leaf disk, protruding at both sides. Often several in a leaf; they are deep green throughout, making them very conspicuous especially in a yellowing leaf. Larva solitary, pupation in the soil. Oviposition in autumn and, after hibernation, again in spring.

host plants

Brassicaceae, oligophagous

Alyssum; Brassica napus, oleracea, rapa; Bunias erucago; Coincya monensis subsp. cheiranthos; Raphanus raphanistrum, sativus; Rapistrum; Sinapis arvensis.

larva, pupa

See Hayn.

synonyms

Ceutorhynchus ruebsaameni Kolbe, 1900.

references

Benedikt, Borovec, Fremuth ao (2010a), Buhr (1964b, 1965a), Dieckmann (1971a, 1972a), Forbicioni, Abbazzi, Bellò ao (2019a), Hayn (1970a), Houard (1908a), Mifsud & Colonnelli (2010a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a), Tomasi (2014a).