Graphosoma italicum (Müller, 1766)

striated shieldbug

on Pastinaca, etc.

parasite

Larvae and adults at the leaves.

host plants

Apiaceae, oligophagous

Aegopodium podagraria; Angelica; Anthriscus sylvestris; Apium graveolens; Chaerophyllum aureum, temulum; Conium maculatum; Daucus carota; Eryngium campestre; Foeniculum vulgare; Heracleum sphondylium; Pastinaca sativa; Seseli montanum; Silaum silaus.

Also observed on Alyssum umbellatum; Euphorbia helioscopia; Melilotus,

distribution within Europe

PESI (2021).

synonyms

Until recently confused with Graphosoma lineatum (Linnaeus, 1758). That species is distributed over North Africa and Sicily (Lupoli).

references

Aukema (1994a), Aukema, Heijerman & Kalkman (2016a), Aukema & Hermes (2009a,b), Baugnée (2003c), Fernández Ruiz (0000a), Lis, Ziaja & Lis (2014a), Lupoli (2017a), Özsaraç & Kiyak (2001a), Poot & van As (1996a).