Hypochaeris radicata, Denmark © Simon Haarder: “galled” flower head

larva and two puparia

reared adult

Hypochaeris radicata, Bergen NH, Uilenvanger; identification confirmed by breeding

gall

The capitula contain a white larva or (the remnants of) a black puparium.

hostplants

Asteraceae, oligophagous

Helminthotheca echioides; Hypochaeris radicata.

notes

According to Smit two more species of Tephritidae have been reared from cat’s ear. Identification on the gall alone therefore probably is not reliable.

references

Baugnée (2006a), Dauphin & Aniotsbehere (1997a), Ebejer (2015a), Korneev (2016c), Kütük (2006a), Neuenschwander & Freidberg (1983a), Redfern & Shirley (2011a), Smit (2010a), Spooner & Bowdrey (2012a), White (1988a).