Uresiphita gilvata (Fabricius, 1794)
yellow-underwing pearl
on Cytisus, Genista, etc.
parasite
Larvae in a flimsy web on leaves and flowers.
host plants
Fabaceae, oligophagous
Cytisus scoparius; Genista microphylla, tinctoria; Laburnum anagyroides; Lembotropis nigricans; Retama monosperma; Spartium junceum; Ulex.
In a botanical garden also on two exotic Sophora species.
phenology
Hibernation as pupa in a white cocoon.
distribution within Europe
larva
Pictures on Lepiforum.
pupa
See Patočka, Patočka & Turčáni.
synonyms
Uresiphita limbalis (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775).
references
Corley (2005a), Fiumi (2018a), Hausmann & Scalercio (2016a), Huertas Dionisio (2007a), Lepiforum (2019), Patočka (2001c), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Sarto i Monteys (2002a), Szeőke (2013a), Vegliante & Zilli (2007a), Ylla, Macià & Huertas Dionisio (2008a).