Rhogogaster chambersi Benson, 1947

Linum

parasite

Larvae free on the leaves. Oviposition causes a distinct galling.

Rhogogaster chambersi: oviposition scar on Linum catharticum

Linum catharticum, België, prov. Namen, Viroinval, Mazée © Stéphane Claerebout: oviposition scar

the swelling is at both sides of the leaf

young larvae

full grown larva, lateral view

dorsal view

host plants

Linaceae, monophagous

Linum catharticum.

synonyms

Cytisogaster chambersi.

references

Gyurkovics & Haris (2012a), Liston (2015a), Liston, Knight, Heibo, ao (2012a), van Ooststroom (1974a), Savina & Chevin (2012a), Taeger, Altenhofer, Blank ao (1998a).