Contarinia lysimachiae (Rübsaamen, 1893)
on Lysimachia
Lysimachia vulgaris, Norway, Ellingsrudåsen, 7.viii.2019 © Hallvard Elven: gall
Lysimachia vulgaris, Norway, Årnestangen, 13.vii.2020 © Hallvard Elven: male
Lysimachia vulgaris, Norway, Årnestangen, 13.vii.2020 © Hallvard Elven: male
Lysimachia vulgaris, Belgium, prov. Antwerp, Mol © Carina Van Steenwinkel
the flowers inhabited 1-2 still young larvae; jumping was not observed
a few days later the larvae had taken more colour and were able to jump
gall
The flower buds are slightly swollen and do not open. The larvae are yellowish white, gregarious, jumping. Univoltine, hibernation in the soil.
hostplants
Primulaceae, monophagous
Lysimachia vulgaris.
synonyms
Diplosis lysimachiae.
references
Bruun (2015a), Buhr (1964b), Gagné (2010a), Houard (1909a), Rübsaamen (1893a), Simova-Tošić, Skuhravá & Skuhravý (1996a, 2004a), Skuhravá & Skuhravý (1997a, 1999a, 2021a: 160), Skuhravá, Skuhravý, Dauphin & Coutin (2005a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý & Jørgensen (2006a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý & Meyer (2014a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý, Skrzypczyńska & Szadziewski (2008a), Tomasi (2014a).