Parahypopta caestrum (Hübner, 1808)
on Asparagus
Greece, Lefkas, Katouna, 27.vi.2018 © Laurens van der Linde
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parasite
Ovipisition in the soil near a plant. Larvae bore in the underground parts, laer also in the stengels. A lava may need several plants.
host plants
Asparagaceae, monophagous
Asparagus acutifolius, albus, maritimus, officinalis.
phenology
Uivoltine; the larva hibernates in a silken tube in the soil, pupates in the spring.
distribution within Europe
pupa
see Patočka.
notes
A pest in asparagus cultivation.
references
Anagnou–Veroniki, Papaioannou–Souliotis, Karanstasi & Giannopolitis (2008a), Lepiforum, Patočka (2000b), Tarasco (2012a), Tarasco, Bubici & Oreste (2016a).