Plant Parasites of Europe

leafminers, galls and fungi

Gynnidomorpha vectisana

Gynnidomorpha vectisana (Humphreys & Westwood, 1845)

small saltern conch

on Triglochin

parasite

The larvae of the first generation, in early summer, live freely in the inflorescence. Those of the autumn generation live as stem borers and hibernate in the roots; infected stems turn yellow and have straw coloured frass at their base.

host plants

Juncaginaceae, monofaag

Triglochin maritima, palustris.

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distribution within Europe

(PESI, 2019).

synonyms

Phalonidia vectisana.

references

Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1873a), Gerstberger (2003a), Hancock & Bland (2015a), Huisman & Koster (1996a), Huisman, Koster, van Nieukerken & Ellis (2007a), Jansen & Asselbergs (1993a), Pinzari, Pinzari & Zilli (2006a), Rickert (2010a, 2011a), Wegner (2010a).

Last modified 28.xii.2022