Endothenia gentianaeana (Hübner, 1799)
teasel marble
on Dipsacus
parasite
One solitary larva lives in the interior of the flower head or in the peduncle just below, feeding on the pith. Here also the hibernation and pupation.
host plants
Caprifoliaceae, monophagous
Dipsacus fullonum.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Olethreutes gentianaeana.
references
Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1979a), Disqué (1905a), Hancock & Bland (2015b), Huisman, Koster, van Nieukerken & Ulenberg (2003a, 2004a), Koster & van Nieukerken (1998a).