Anthonomus piri Kollar, 1837
pear bud weevil
on (Malus), Pyrus
gall
in autumn eggs are deposited in the buds, mainly of inflorescences, also leaf buds, that just have been formed. Late in winter and early spring they are then completely eaten out. A female deposits ± 25 eggs in all.
host plants
Rosaceae, ± monophagous
Occasionally Malus.
synonyms
Anthonomus pyri Boheman, 1843.
references
Baviera & Caldara (2020a), Buhr (1965a), Delbol (2013a), Dieckmann (1968a, 1988a), Forbicioni, Abbazzi, Bellò ao (2019a), Houard (1908a), Morris, Mendel, Barclay ao (2017a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a), Winkelmann, Bahr & Messutat (2021a), Winkelmann & Bayer (2004a), Yunakov, Nazarenko, Filimonov & Volovnik (2018a).