Cydia illutana (Herrich-Schäffer, 1851)
larch piercer
on Pinaceae
parasite
The larvae bore in the still green cones; also observed in Adelges and Sacchiphantes galls.
host plants
Pinaceae, oligophagous
Abies alba; Larix decidua, gmelinii, kaempferi, sibirica; Picea abies, obovata; Pseudotsuga menziesii.
phenology
Univoltine; hibernation as larva.
distribution within Europe
larva
Body squat, brownish yellow; head completely brown; prothoracic plate brown; see also Swatschek.
pupa
See Patočka & Turčáni.
synonyms
Grapholitha, Laspeyresia, illutana.
references
Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1979a), Grijpma & van de Weerd (1991a), Hancock & Bland (2015b), Lepiforum (2019), Meijerman & Ulenberg (2000a), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Swatschek (1958a), Wullaert (2015a).