Heterotoma planicornis (Pallas, 1772)

on broadleaved trees

Hoofddorp, 9.vii.2018 © Laurens van der Linde

detail

4.vii.2020: larva

parasite

Larvae and adults at the leaves, mainly as aphid predator.

host plants

polyphagous

Acer; Betula pendula; Corylus avellana; Crataegus monogya; Cytisus scoparius; Fagus sylvatica; Ligustrum; Malus domestica; Morus nigra; Fraxinus excelsior; Pistacia lentiscus; Prunus spinosa; Pyrus communis; Quercus ilex, pubescens; Rubus; Rumex acetosa; Salix; Solanum dulcamara; Tilia platyphyllos; Urtica dioica.

distribution within Europe

PESI (2021).

synonyms

Heterotoma planicorne.

references

Aukema, Chérot, Viskens & Bruers (2014a), Carapezza (1995a), Goula (1990a), Kment & Bryja (2006a), Mandery (2012a), Ødegaard & Endrestøl (2007a), Skora, Lis & Wolski (2013a).