Capitophorus gynoxanthus Hille Ris Lambers, 1953
on Cirsium
parasite
Apterae 2-3 mm, pale greenish, often with two rather indistinct green longitudinal dorsal stripes. Feeding between young leaves at stem apices and on undersides of radical leaves.
hostplants
Cirsium, monophagous
Cirsium arvense, vulgare.
synonyms
Capitophorus horni gynoxanthus.
references
Blackman & Eastop (2017), Heie (1994a), Lampel & Meier (2007a).