Ethmia candidella (Alphéraky, 1908)
on Boraginaceae
parasite
Larvae under a web at the undersides of the leaves. Pupation in a cocoon on the plant.
host plants
Boraginaceae, oligophagous
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum; Asperugo procumbens; Borago officinalis; Buglossoides arvensis; Cerinthe major; Lithospermum officinale.
Breeding experiments by Bryner & Sonderegger on Myosotis, Lithospermum officinale failed.
phenology
Univoltine; hibernation as egg.
distribution within Europe
larva, pop
Pictures on Lepiforum; see also FEtz, Friese.
references
Bryner & Sonderegger (2016a), Corley, Merckx, Cardoso ao (2012a), Fetz (1994a), Friese (1973a), Lepiforum (2019), Pérez De-Gregorio (2003a).