Aphrodes bicinctus (von Paula Schrank, 1776)
on herbs
Hoofddorp, 1.vii.2021 © Laurens van der Linde
parasite
Larvae and adults free on the leaves.
host plants
polyhagous
Astragalus alpinus; Brassica; Capsella bursa-pastoris; Cirsium; Erigeron canadensis; Lotus corniculatus; Plantago major; Rumex; Tanacetum vulgare; Taraxacum officinale; Trifolium arvense, hybridum, pratense; Urtica.
phenology
Univoltine; hibernation as egg.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Aphrodes bicincta.
references
Aguín-Pombo & Freitas (2008a), Bluemel (2012a), Chiykowski (1970a), Gillerfors (2005a. 2009a), Malenovský, Baňař & Kment (2011a), Malenkovský & Lauterer (2012a ), Mazzoni (2005a), Mühlethaler, Holzinger, Nickel & Wachmann (2018a), Nickel & Niedringhaus (2009a), Söderman (2007a), Swierczewski (2007a).