Pristerognatha fuligana (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
on Impatiens
Impatiens noli-tangere, Belgium, prov. East Flanders, Brakel, het Burreken, 26.x.2016 © Ruben Meert
opened gall
pop
13.ix.2017
opened gall with larva
gall
The larva lives in a low part of the hollow stem, causing a clear swelling. The larva closes the space above by making out of silk and frass a few septums. Pupation in the stem.
host plants
Balsaminaceae, monophagous
Impatiens glandulifera, noli-tangere.
distribution within Europe
larva, pop
Pictures on Lepiforum; also Patočka & Turčáni, Swatschek.
synonyms
Endothenia, Olethreutes, fuligana.
references
Baran (2009a), Burkhart & Nentwig (2008a), Disqué (1905a), Huisman & Koster (1994a, 2000a), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Meert & Nossent (2019a), Roweck & Savenkov (2010a), Schütze (1991a), Swatschek (1958a), Wegner (2015a), Wieser (2004a).