Nanophyes marmoratus (Goeze, 1777)
flower bud weevil
on Lythrum
Hoofddorp, 16.vii.2023 © Laurens van der Linde
another image
Lythrum salicaria, larva in the flower (from Wilson ea)
parasite
A larva develops in a flower bud, feeding on the ovary and other floral pars. Pupation in the flower. Infected bud often fall off, but this does not interfere with the development of the larva.
host plants
Lythraceae, monofaag
Lythrum hyssopifolia, salicaria.
phenology
Univoltinel hibernation as imago.
distribution within Europe
references
Bukejs, Balalaikins & Telnov (2012a), Colonnelli, Osella & Cornacchia (2011a), Delbol (2012a), Dieckmann & Herger (1985a), Heijerman & van der Leij (1997a), Pešić (2000a), Reimann (2012a), Rheinheimer & Hassler (2010a), Wilson, Schwarzlaender, Blossey & Bell Randall (2004a), Wanat & Borowski (2013a), Wanat & Szypuła (2008a), Yunakov, Nazarenko, Filimonov & Volovnik (2018a).