Cheilosia urbana (Meigen, 1822)
hawkweed cheilosia
on mouse-ear-hawkweed
parasite
The larvae live externally at the roots, creating small holes. Pupation in the soil.
host plants
Asteraceae, monophagous
Pilosella officinarum.
phenology
Hibernation as puparium
distribution within Europe
puparium
Bearing setae; anterior spiracula bright brown (Grosskopf).
references
Grosskopf (2005a), Grosskopf, Smit & Syrett (2002a), Reemer, Renema, van Steenis ao (2009a), Speight (2017a), Stuke & Brückner (2001a).