Anthonomus amygdali Hustache, 1930
on almond, etc.
gall
In the months of December, January a female deposits 35-45, each one singly in flower bud. The flowers buds turn brown and do not open. The larvae feed on the internal parts of the young fruits. Infected buds or fruits drop to the ground; jerking movements of the larva inside may make them “jump”.
host plants
Rosaceae, monophagous
Prunus armeniaca, dulcis, persica.
distribution within Europe
larva, pupa
See Monaco.
synonyms
Anthonomus multifasciatus Pic, 1926.
references
Dieckmann (1968a), Friedman (2016a), Mifsud & Colonnelli (2010a), Monaco (2016a), Papi (2009a).