Xyela helvetica (Benson, 1961)
on Pinus
parasite
The larvae develop in a completely closed male inflorescence, feeding on the pollen. Pupation in a cocoon in the soil.
host plants
Pinaceae, monophagous
Pinus mugo.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Xyelatana helvetica.
references
Benson (1961a), Blank (2002a), Blank, Shinohara & Altenhofer (2013a).