Pselnophorus heterodactyla (Müller, 1764)
short-winged plume
on Lactuca, Lapsana, Prenanthes
parasite
Larvae free at the undersides of the lower leaves.
host plants
Asteraceae, oligophagous
lactuca muralis; Lapsana communis; Prenanthes purpurea.
phenology
Univoltine; hibernation as half-grown larva.
distribution within Europe
larva, pupa
Pictures on Lepiforum; see also Patočka & Turčáni.
synonyms
Alucita heterodactyla; Pselnophorus heterodactylus, P. brachydactylus (Treitschke, 1832).
references
Aarvik, Bakke, Berg ao (1997a), Arbeitsgemeinschaft Microlepidoptera Bayern (2017a), Albu (2009a), Bigot, Luquet, Nel & Picard (1990a), Fazekas (1993a), Gielis (1996a), Lepiforum (2020), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), De Prins (2003a), Schütze (1931a), Sutter (1991a).