Synanthedon soffneri Špatenka, 1983
on Lonicera
parasite
The larva tunnels in 1-3 cm thick branches, preferably those that have been infected by a fungal disease and are moribund and desiccating. Pupation not in a cocoon.
host plants
Caprifoliaceae, monophagous
Lonicera caerulea, nigra, ? periclymenum, tatarica, xylosteum.
phenology
The larva lives three years.
distribution within Europe
larva, pupa
Larva and pupa are extensively described by Bąkowski.
references
Bachelard (2014a), Bąkowski (2013b), Bąkowski, Celadyn, Hołowiński & Zajda (2011a), Ebert (ed., 1997a), Laštůvka & Laštůvka (2001a), Predovnik (2005a), Pühringer & Kallies (2004a), Pühringer & Scheuchenpflug (1995a), Sage (2005a).