Pammene argyrana (Hübner, 1799)
black-bordered piercer
polyphagous
parasite
The larvae develop in galls on oak, like those of Biorhiza pallida. However, de Jong & Beeke describe meticulously how the larva also may develop in fruits, in particular apple and pear.
host plants
Malus domestica; Pyrus communis; Prunus domestica, cerasifera; Quercus.
phenology
Univoltine; the larve hibernates in a cocoon, either in the gall or behind bark.
distribution within Europe
larva
Body translucent white; head light brown; prothoracic plate whitish, partly seamed with dark; ala plate two-coloured; prnacula brown, prominent.
pupa
See Patočka & Turčáni.
synonyms
Pammene costipunctana auct.
references
Aarvik (1992a), Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1979a), Corley, Marabuto & Pires (2007a), Deutsch (2012a), Disqué (1905a), Hancock & Bland (2015b), de Jong & Beeke (1956a), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Schütze (1931a), Swatschek (1958a), Szőcs (1977a).