Psacasta exanthematica (Scopoli, 1763)

on Echium, etc.

Greece, Lefkas, Katouna, 27.vi.2022 © Laurens van der Linde

parasite

Larvae and adults mainly at the fruits.

host plants

Boraginaceae, oligophagous

Anchusa azurea, officinalis; Borago officinalis; Cynoglossum officinale; Echium vulgare; Lappula squarrosa; Lithospermum officinale; Lycopsis arvensis; Nonea erecta.

Also mentioned from Avena; Triticum (Dursun & Fent).

distribution within Europe

PESI (2022).

references

Bolu (2020a), Chapelin-Viscardi (2017a), Cherpitel (2018a), Ducamp (2013a), Dursun & Fent (2010a), Gözüaçik & Fent (012a), Lis (1989a), Lodos, Önder, Pehlivan, ao (1998a), Malenovský, Baňař & Kment (2011a), Matocq, Pluot-Sigwalt & Özgen (2014a), Rabitsch (2008b), Wagner (1955a).