Pancalia leeuwenhoekella (Linnaeus, 1761)
violet cosmet
on violets
parasite
The young larva bores in the petiole, while frass is ejected. Older larvae live in in a spinnibg at the outside out the roots.
host plants
Violaceae, monophagous
Viola canina, hirta, tricolor.
distribution within Europe
references
Emmet & Langmaid (2002b), Huemer (2012a), Huisman & Koster (1999a), Klimesch (1960a), Koster (1991a), Koster & Sinev (2003a), Robbins (1991a), Szőcs (1977a).