Plant Parasites of Europe

leafminers, galls and fungi

Bactra lancealana

Bactra lancealana (Hübner, 1799)

rush marble

on Cyperaceae, Juncaceae

parasite

larvae bore in the stem and in the rhizome; here also the hibernation and pupation.

host plants

restricted polyphagous

Carex riparia; Cyperus longus; Eriophorum angustifolium; Juncus articulatus, conglomeratus, squarrosus; Schoenoplectus lacustris; Trichophorum cespitosum.

distribution within Europe

(PESI, 2019).

larva

See Swatschek.

pupa

See Patočka & Turčáni.

references

Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1979a), Disqué (1905a), Doremi (2017a), Hancock & Bland (2015b), Martin & Stoecklin (2014a), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Schütze (1931a), Swatschek (1958a), Triberti, Longo Turri, Adami & Zanetti (2017a), Wegner (2010a).

Last modified 14.iii.2023