Cochylidia implicitana (Wocke, 1856)
chamomile conch
on Asteraceae
parasite
The larva lives from autumn till spring as borer in the stem; here also the pupation.
host plants
Asteraceae, oligofaag
Achillea; Anthemis cotula; Artemisia campestris; Aster; Chrysanthemum; Gnaphalium; Matricaria chamomilla; Solidago virgaurea; Tanacetum vulgare; Tripleurospermum inodorum, maritimum.
distribution within Europe
larva
Body light yellow; head light brown; prothoracic plate yellowish, hind margin with two black spots or entirely darkened; see Swatschek.
pupa
See Patočka & Turčáni.
synonyms
Conchylis implicitana.
references
Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1973a), Disqué (1905a), Hancock & Bland (2015a), Kovács & Kovács (2020a), Mitterberger (1931a), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Schmitz (1998a), Swatschek (1958a).