Dorytomus longimanus (Förster, 1771)
on Populus
Haarlemmermeer, 17.v.2021 © Laurens van der Linde
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the larvae bore in the male catkins, that become disfigured and drop prematurely. The larva then pupates in the soil.
host plants
Salicaceae, monophagous
Populus alba, x canadensis, nigra.
The occurrence on P. balsamifera, tremula is doubtful.
references
Baviera & Caldara (2020a), Compte (1981a), Delbol (2013a), Dieckmann (1986a), Forbicioni, Abbazzi, Bellò ao (2019a), Heijerman & van der Leij (1997a), Lechapt (2015a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a), Tomasi (2014a).