Phtheochroa rugosana (Hübner, 1799)
rough-winged conch
on white bryony
parasite
The larvae feed on the spun berries and flowers, also in male plants.
host plants
Cucurbitaceae, monophagous
Bryonia dioica.
phenology
Univoltine; the larva hibernates in a tough white cocoon in the litter.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Hysterosia v-albana (Donovan, 1806).
larva
Body pale dirty green, shortly before the pupation pinkish red; heaf brown. See Swatschek.
pupa
See Patočka & Turčáni.
references
Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1973a), Disqué (1905a), Hancock & Bland (2015a), Huemer (1990a), Kasy (1987a), Lepiforum (2019).Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Swatschek (1958a).