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, schoenoprasum, ursinum, vineale; Muscari.
phenology
Bivoltine; hibernation as imago.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Ceutorhynchus suturalis.
notes
Pest species.
references
Avgın & Colonnelli (2011a), Delhol (2008a), Dieckmann (1972a), Heijerman (1993a), Lorenz (1997a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a), Talamelli (1995a).