Hellinsia inulae (Zeller, 1852)
on Dittrichia, Inula
parasite
The larvae live in the flower heads, feeding on the developing achenes.
host plants
Asteraceae, narrowly oligophagous
Dittrichia viscosa; Inula britannica, salicina.
phenology
Univoltine.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Leioptilus inulae.
references
Arenberger & Baez (2011a), Bella (2007a), Fazekas (1993a), Gielis (1996a), Requena & Pérez De-Gregorio (2017a), Sutter (1991a).