Mecinus pascuorum (Gyllenhal, 1813)
on Plantago
parasite
The larvae feed on the seeds in the ripening fruits, and pupate in the inflorescence; no indication of galling.
host plants
Plantaginaceae, monophagous
Plantago lanceolata.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Gymnaetron, Gymnetron, pascuorum.
references
Behne (1987a), Bosmans (2012a), Caldara & Fogato (2013a), Colonnelli, Osella & Cornacchia (2011a), Delbol (2013a), Nieminen & Vikberg (2015a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a).