Syncopacma cincticulella (Bruand, 1851)
mine
The young larva makes a full depth broad corridor of about 3-5 mm with irregular lateral expansions, mostly radiation from the midrib of the leaflet. Older larvae mine from leaflets that have been spun together or have been attached to the leaf axis.
host plants
Fabaceae, oligophagous
Astragalus glycyphyllos; Cytisus scoparius; Dorycnium; Genista germanica, tinctoria; Ornithopusl Securigera varia.
phenology
Larvae in May, and August – September (Hering, 1957a).
BENELUX
Not known from the Benelux countries (Fauna Europaea, 2009).
distribution within Europe
South of the line Germany – Ukraine, but seems to be missing in the Balkan Peninsula (Fauna Europaea, 2009).
larva
Dirty yellow-white, with 6 reddish length lines.
synonyms
Anacampsis, Aproaerema cincticulella. In the past often confused with S. vinella
references
Baran (2001a), Biesenbaum (1996a), Bland, Heckford & Langmaid (2002a), Buhr (1935b, 1964a), Chrétien (1927a), Elsner, Huemer & Tokár (1999a), Hering (1957a), Huemer (2012a), Klimesch (1958a), Skala (1950a), Skala & Zavřel (1945a), Szőcs (1977a).