Tingis cardui (Linnaeus, 1758)
spear thistle lacebug
on thistles
Haarlemmermeer, 25.vii.2021 © Laurens van der Linde
imago and larva
two larvae, sucking
parasite
Larvae and adults free on the leaves.
host plants
Asteraceae, oligophagous
Carduus acanthoides, crispus, nutans; Cirsium arvense, italicum, palustre, vulgare; Galactites tomentosus; Onopordum acanthium; Silybum.
Mainly Cirsium vulgare.
phenology
Hibernation as imago.
distribution within Europe
references
Alexander (2008a), Aukema & Hermes (2006a), Chłond & Gorczyca (2009a), Fernández Ruiz (0000a), Kment & Baňar (2012a), Malenovský, Baňař & Kment (2011a), Pagola-Carte & Zabalegui (2006a), Péricart (1981a, 1983a), Stehlík (2002a,b), Viskens, Bruers & Vercauteren (0000a), Wagner (1955a).