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

(PESI, 2019).

synonyms

Platyptilia capnodactyla, capnodactylus.

references

Albu (2006a, 2009a), Gielis (1996a), Huisman & Koster (1999a), Sutter (1991a), Wimmer (1997a, 2007a).