Thiodia citrana (Hübner, 1799)
lemon bell
on Achillea, etc.
parasite
The larvae live in en spinning on the inflorescence, taking the flower heads together. Sometimes a larva also bores into the peduncle. Hibernation and pupation in a cocoon among the litter.
host plants
Asteraceae, oligophagous
Achillea cretica, millefolium; Artemisia campestris, vulgaris; Cota tinctoria; Tanacetum vulgare.
distribution within Europe
larva
Pictures on Lepiforym; see also Swatschek.
synonyms
Semasia citrana.
references
Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1979a), Disqué (1905a), Hancock & Bland (2015b), Lepiforum (2019), Mitterberger (1931a), Schutze (1931a), Swatschek (1958a), Wimmer (1991a, 1997a).