Lathyromyza schlechtendali (Kieffer, 1886)

on Lathyrus

Lathyromyza schlechtendali: galls on Lathyrus linifolius

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

Lathyromyza schlechtendali: larvae

larvae in opened gall

Lathyromyza schlechtendali: galls on Lathyus liniifolius

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

Lathyromyza schlechtendali on Lathyrus tuberosus

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.

host plants

Fabaceae, oligophagous

Lathyrus linifolius, niger, tuberosus; Vicia cracca.

larva

Lathyromyza schlechtendali: spatula

prosternum with spatula (from Möhn, 1955a)

synonyms

Perrisia schlechtendali.

references

Buhr (1964b), Burton, Carbonnelle, Ellis & Schneider (2019a), 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).