Protoschinia scutosa (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)

spotted clover

on Artemisia, etc.

parasite

Larvae freely on the leaves and in the inflorescence.

host plants

polyphagous

Artemisia abrotanum, campestris, dracunculus, maritima, scoparia, vulgaris; Chenopodium; Cytisus scoparius; Suaeda.

distribution within Europe

PESI (2021).

egg, larva, pupa

see Demerges, Lepiforum.

synonyms

Schinia scutosa; Heliothis scutosus.

references

Bella, Parenzan & Russo (2009a), Bertaccini (2008a), Demerges (2003a), Ebert (ed., 1997b). Klimesch (1940d), Kravchenko, Orlova, Fibiger, ao (2005b), Lepiforum (2021), pyrgus.de (2021), Parenzan, Bella & Russo (2005a), Warnecke (1940a).