Lathyromyza schlechtendali (Kieffer, 1886)

on Lathyrus

Lathyrus linifolius, Belgium, prov. Namur, Lessive, RN Basse Wimbe © Chris Snyers

larvae in opened gall

Lathyus liniifolius, France, dép. Ardennes, Vireux-Molhain © Sébastien Carbonnelle

Lathyrus tuberosus, Poland, Bialowieza © Sébastien Carbonnelle

gall

Leaflets are rolled in, but not swollen, hairy, or coloured. Larvae gregarious, initially white, finally pink (pale yellow, according to Rübsaamen). Bivoltine, hibernation and pupation in the ground.

hostplants

Fabaceae, oligophagous

Lathyrus linifolius, niger, tuberosus; Vicia cracca.

larva

prosternum with spatula (from Möhn, 1955a)

synonyms

Perrisia schlechtendali.

references

Buhr (1964b), Dauphin & Aniotsbehere (1997a), Gagné (2010a), Houard (1909a), Möhn (1955a), Redfern & Shirley (2011a), Roskam (2009a), Roskam & Carbonnelle (2015a), Rübsaamen (1916a), Simova-Tošić, Skuhravá & Skuhravý (2000a), Skuhravá & Skuhravý (1999b, 2009b, 2012a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý, Dauphin & Coutin (2005a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý, Dončev & Dimitrova (1991a, 1992a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý & Jørgensen (2006a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý & Meyer (2014a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý & Neacsu (1972a), Skuhravá, Skuhravý, Skrzypczyńska & Szadziewski (2008a), Sylvén (1960a).