Arytinnis menceyata Percy, 2003

on Genista

parasite

First to second instars cream and orange with black tergites, 5th instars pale grey-green. 1st–2nd Instar larvae were observed in leaf buds and were found inside folded young leaves.

hostplants

Fabaceae, narrowly monophagous

Genista canariensis, spachiana.

distribution within Europe

Canary Islands: Tenerife.

references

Percy (2003a).