Ophiomyia cichorii Hering, 1949
on Cichorium
parasite
The larva mines in the bark of the stem. Pupation in the mine.
hostplants
Asteraceae, monophagous
Cichorium intybus.
A reference by Masetti ao from Sonchus asper needs further confirmation.
distribution within Europe
larva
Rear spiraculum with 9-10 papillae.
puparium
Almost black.
rear spiracula of the puparium (from de Meijere).
references
Hering (1949b), Masetti, Lanzoni, Burgio & Süss (2004a), de Meijere (1950), Spencer (1964a), Süss (1999a), von Tschirnhaus (1999a).