Dichrorampha aeratana (Pierce & Metcalfe, 1915)
obscure drill
on Leucanthemum
parasite
The larvae bore in the roots, without inflicting recognisable damage to the plants. The larva hibernates in the root, then pupates in a cocoon in the soil.
host plants
Asteraceae, monophagous
Leucanthemum vulgare.
Records from Tanacetum vulgareare doubted by van Nieukerken ao.
distribution within Europe
references
Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1979a), Hancock & Bland (2015b), Huemer & Wieser (2000a), Lepiforum, van Nieukerken, Gielis, Huisman ao (1993a), De Prins (1974a), Roweck & Savenkov (2010a), Wegner (2010a, 2015a).