Terellia tussilaginis (Fabricius, 1775)

on Arctium

gall

the larva develops in a hardly modified achene. Its presence is recognisable by a tiny hole near the upper end, and a much larger hole near the base. The larva is solitary and pupates within the achene.

host plants

Asteraceae, oligophagous

Arctium lappa, minus, nemorosum, tomentosum; Cirsium arvense, vulgare.

Only rarely on Cirsium. The reference to Centaurea jacea by Tóth is less probable.

synonyms

Cerajocera, Orellia tussilaginis.

references

Baugnée (2006a), Dauphin & Aniotbehere (1997a), Kütük, Yaran, Torbali, ao (2019a), Lutovinovas (2014a), Merz & Kofler (2008a), Mohamadzade Namin (2011a), Redfern & Shirley (2011a), Smit (2010a), Spooner & Bowdrey (2012a), Tóth (1969a), White (1988a).