Anthonomus spilotus Redtenbacher, 1849

on Crataegus, Mespilus, Pyrus

gall

oviposition in a leaf bud on the midrib of young, not yet unfolded leaves. Larval feeding causes the leaves to remain rolled inwards until the midrib. Larva yellowish with black head. Pupation in a cocoon at the leaf margin or petiole.

host plants

Rosaceae, narrowly oligophagous

Crataegus laevigata; Mespilus germanica; Pyrus communis.

references

Benedikt, Borovec, Fremuth ao (2010a), Buhr (1965a), Clymans, de Schaetzen, Delbol ao (2019a), Colonnelli, Osella & Cornacchia (2011a), Dauphin & Aniotsbehere (1997a), Delbol (2013a), Dieckmann (1968a, 1988a), Houard (1908a), Morris, Mendel, Barclay ao (2017a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a).