Nematus latipes (Villaret, 1832)

on Alnus, Betula

Nematus latipes: larvae on Betula pendula

Betula pendula, Belgium, prov. Antwerp, Balen, Griesbroek, 5.vi.2012 © Carina Van Steenwinkel

parasite

Larvae free on the leaves. Eggs are deposited in rows in te underside of the midrib and strong side veins.

host plants

Betulaceae, oligophagous

Alnus viridis; Betula pendula, pubescens.

distribution within Europe

(PESI, 2020).

synonyms

Craesus, Croesus, latipes.

references

Beneš & Holuša (2015a), Burton, Weiss & Schneider (2019a), Buhr (1964a), Pschorn-Walcher & Altenhofer (2000a), Savina & Chevin (2012a), Savina, Chevin & Liston (2014a), Taeger, Altenhofer, Blank, ao (1998a), Tomasi (2014a), Urban (2012d).