Oprohinus suturalis (Fabricius, 1775)
onion weevil
on Allium, (Muscari)
parasite
The eggs are deposited one by one in the leaves and stem. The larvae live as a borer in the stem and in the hollow leaves, causing window feelding. Pupation in the soil.
host plants
Alliaceae, monophagous
Allium ampeloprasum, cepa, nigrum, oleraceum, roseum, sativum, schoenoprasum, sphaerocephalon, ursinum, vineale; Muscari.
phenology
Bivoltine; hibernation as imago.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Ceutorhynchus suturalis.
notes
Pest species.
references
Avgın & Colonnelli (2011a), Compte (1981a), Delhol (2008a), Dieckmann (1972a), Heijerman (1993a), Lorenz (1997a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a), Sert (2009a), Talamelli (1995a), Yunakov, Nazarenko, Filimonov & Volovnik (2018a).