Cochylis roseana (Haworth, 1811)
rosy conch
on Dipsacus
parasite
The larva bores a spiralling, silken-lined gallery through the fruits at the outside of the flower head; here also the hibernation and pupation.
host plants
Caprifoliaceae, monophagous
Dipsacus fullonum.
Records from Antirrhinum; Aster; Solidago need conformation.
distribution within Europe
larva
Body dirty brown, head brown; see Swatschek.
synonyms
Conchylis, Phalonidia, roseana.
references
Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1973a), Disqué (1905a), Hancock & Bland (2015a), Hellers (2002a), Huisman & Koster (1999a), Huisman, Koster, van Nieukerken & Ulenberg (2004a), Kovács & Kovács (2020a), Swatschek (1958a).