Capperia fusca (Hofmann, 1898)
on Marrubium, Stachys
parasite
The larvae of the first generation live freely on the lives; those of the second generation feed on the flowers and fruits.
host plants
Lamiaceae, oligophagous
Marrubium vulgare; Stachys alpina, cretica subsp. cassia, ? recta.
distribution within Europe
larva, pop
See Nel; pictures on Lepiforum
notes
The population on Marrubium is considered a distinct species, viz. Capperia marrubii Adamczewski, 1951, by some authors.
references
Bigot & Picard (2009a), Fazekas (2007a), Gielis (996a), Nel (1996a), d’Urso, Marchese & Nel (2008a).