Eriopsela quadrana (Hübner, 1813)
four-spot bell
on Solidago
parasite
A ground leaf is folded upwards and lengthwise, creating the impression of a tubular gall. The larva inside feeds on the leaf without damaging the lower epidermis. Hibernation and pupation in a cocoon among the litter.
host plants
Asteraceae, monophagous
Solidago virgaurea.
distribution within Europe
larva
Pictures on Lepiforum, Schmid.
synonyms
Steganoptycha quadrana.
references
Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1979a), Disqué (1905a), Hancock & Bland (2015b), Lepiforum (2020), Schmid (2019a), Steeman & Sierens (2019a), Wullaert (2017a), Žemlička (2011a).