Phalonidia gilvicomana (Zeller, 1847)wall-lettuce conch
on Lactuca, Lapsana
gall
wall-lettuce conch
on Lactuca, Lapsana
gall
The larva feeds on the developing fruits; while young and small it is hidden by the pappus. Pupation in the soil.
host plants
Asteraceae, oligophagous
Lactuca muralis; Lapsana communis.
references
Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1973a), Hancock & Bland (2015a).