Aulagromyza jaceicaulis (Hering, 1960)
on Centaurea
parasite
The larca makes a gallery, conspicuous because of its red colour, in the bark of the peduncle, below the flower heads; puparium in the mine.
hostplants
Asteraceae, monophagous
Centaurea jacea.
distribution within Europe
larva
Anterior spiraculum as a short horn with ± 5 papillae; rear spiracular unusually close together, each one with 3 papillae (Hering).
puparium
Yellow or black.
synonyms
Phytagromyza jaceicaulis.
references
Buhr (1964a), Hering (1960a), von Tschirnhaus (1999a), Zoerner (1971b).