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).