Apotomis semifasciana (Hawoth, 1811)
short-barred marble
on Salix
parasite
Young larvae in the catkins, later among spun leaves.
host plants
Salicaceae, monophagous
Salix alba, caprea, x fragilis.
distribution within Europe
larva
Body green with three darker length lines; head and prothoracic plate yellowish green; anal plate inconspicuous; pinacula concolorous with body; see Swatschek.
pupa
See Patočka & Turčáni.
synonyms
Argyroploce, Olethreutes, semifasciana.
references
Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1979a), Disqué (1905a), Hancock & Bland (2015b), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Schütze (1931a), Swatschek (1958a), Thomann (1956a).