Tetramesa petiolata (Walker, 1832)

on Deschampsia

gall

larva solitary, generally in the lower internode of the culm; no swelling. The larva hibernates in the culm and pupates in spring.

hostplants

Poaceae, monophagous

Deschampsia cespitosa.

references

Claridge (1961a), Dawah (1987a), Henneicke, Dawah & Jervis (1992a).

07/10/2015