Capperia britanniodactylus (Gregson, 1867)
wood-sage plume
on Teucrium
parasite
The larva makes a large wound in the stem, just below a leaf-bearing side branch. The branch withers, and the larva feeds on the fading leaves.
host plants
Lamiaceae, monophagous
Teucrium scorodonia.
distribution within Europe
larva, pupa
See Nel.
synonyms
Capperia britanniodactyla.
references
Bigot & Picard (2009a), Corley, Marabuto, Maravalhas ao (2008a), Gielis (1996a), Huisman, Koster, van Nieukerken & Ulenberg (2001a, 2005a), Kuchlein, Gielis, Huisman, ao (1988a), Nel (1996a), Sutter (1991a).