Aphalara polygoni Foerster, 1848on Rumex
gall
leaves disfigured, bumpy, with in the corresponding underside depressions a strongly flattened larva that is not encircled by a nimbus of wax threads. Bivoltine. Hibernation as adult on conifers.
host plants
Polygonaceae, narrowly monophagous
Rumex acetosella, acetosa, scutatus.
References to Persicaria or Polygonum mostly will concern Aphalara freji.
synonyms
Aphalara rumicicola Klimaszsewski, 1966.
references
Baugnée, Burckhardt & Fassotte (2002a), den Bieman, Malenovský, Burckhardt & Heijerman (2019a), Buhr (1965a), Burckhardt (1983a, 2002a), Burckhardt & Freuler (2000a), Burckhardt & Lauterer (1997a), Conci, Rapisarda & Tamanini (1992a), Dauphin & Aniotsbehere (1997a), Hellrigl (2004a), Hodkinson (1989a, 2009a), Hodkinson & White (1979a), Lauterer (1979a, 1982a, 1993a), Malenkovský & Lauterer (2012a), O’Connor & Malumphy (2011a), Redfern & Shirley (2011a), Seljak (2020a), Tomasi (2012a, 2014a), White & Hodkinson (1982a).