Grapholita compositella (Fabricius, 1775)
triple-stripe piercer. clover seed moth
on Fabaceae
parasite
The larvae of the first generation, in early summer, live in an upwards running gallery in the stem; the larvae of the second generation leave among spun leaves or flowers.
host plants
Fabaceae, oligophagous
Astragalus cicer; Lotus corniculatus; Medicago sativa; Melilotus; Trifolium pratense, repens.
distribution within Europe
larva
Pictures on Lepiforum; see also Swatschek.
pupa
See Patočka & Turčáni.
synonyms
Cydia, Grapholitha, Laspeyresia, compositella.
references
Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1979a), Disqué (1905a), Hancock & Bland (2015b), Lepiforum, Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Schütze (1931a), Swatschek (1958a), Wegner (2010a).