Tychius polylineatus (Germar, 1824)
on Trifolium
gall
the larve feed within the pod on the developing seeds; this causes galling of the pods. Pupation in the soil.
hostplants
Fabaceae, monophagous
Trifolium “agrarium”, alpestre, arvense, aureum, medium, montanum, pratense, striatum, subterraneum.
synonyms
Sibinia polylineata.
notes
According to Buhr and Dieckmann this species is responsible also for galling of the terminal and lateral buds. Rheinheimer & Hassler do not mention this.
references
Avgın & Colonnelli (2011a), Buhr (1965a), Cogolludo (1921a), Compte (1981a) , Dauphin & Aniotsbehere (1997a), Dieckmann (1988a), Houard (1909a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a), Roskam (2009a), Tomasi (2012a, 2014a), Yunakov, Nazarenko, Filimonov & Volovnik (2018a).