Cochylis hybridella (Hübner, 1813)
white-bodied conch
on Crepis, Helminthotheca, Picris
parasite
Larvae in the flower heads. Hibernation and pupation in a cocoon among the litter.
host plants
Asteraceae, monophagous
Crepis; Helminthotheca echioides; Picris hieracioides.
distribution within Europe
larva
Body yellow, dorsally reddish; head yellowish brown; prothoracic plate yellowish, hind margin darker of with two dark spots; see Swatschek.
synonyms
Conchylis, Neocochylis, hybridella.
references
Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1973a), Disqué (1905a), Hancock & Bland (2015a), Kovács & Kovács (2020a), Lepiforum (2019), Requena i Miret (1998a), Swatschek (1958a).