Micropeza corrigiolata (Linnaeus, 1767)
on Medicago, etc.
Haarlemmermeer, 20.v.2017 © Laurens van der Linde
parasite
The larvae feed on the root nodules, that completely are hollowed out.
host plants
Fabaceae, oligophagous
Lathyrus japonicus; Medicago sativa; Pisum sativum; Trifolium pratense.
phenology
Univoltine; hibernation as full-grown larva.
distribution within Europe
larva
See Müller.
references
Hoebeke & Wheeler-jr (1994a), Müller (1957a), Overgaard Nielsen, Brunberg Nielsen & Toft (2019a).