Buszkoiana capnodactylus (Zeller, 1841)
on Petasites
parasite
The larva bores in the lower part of the stem; here also the pupation. Frass is ejected through aan opening, is often trapped in spinning. Pupation in the stem.
host plants
Asteraceae, monophagous
Petasites hybridus.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Platyptilia capnodactyla, capnodactylus.
references
Albu (2006a, 2009a), Gielis (1996a), Huisman & Koster (1999a), Sutter (1991a), Wimmer (1997a, 2007a).