Metzneria aestivella (Zeller, 1839)

carline neb

on Carlina, etc.

gall

The larvae live in the flower heeds, feeding on the developing fruits; the flower heads may become disfigured. The larva hibernates in a cocoon in the receptacle.

host plants

Asteraceae, oligophagous

Carlina acaulis & subsp. caulescens, “apicifolia”, vulgaris; Centaurea solstitialis.

Baldizzone ao also cite Tanacetum corymbosum.

larva

Metzneria aestivella larva

larva (from Mellini, 1951a)

synonyms

Metzneria aestivella dichroa Walsingham, 1908; M. carlinella Stainton, 1851; M. expositi Vives, 2001.

references

Baldizzone & Scalercio (2018a), Bland, Emmet, Heckford & Rutten (2002a), Buhr (1964a), Huemer & Karsholt (2020a), Huisman, Koster, Muus & van Nieukerken (2013a), Kaitila 1996a), Kasy (1987a), Klimesch (1984a), Mellini (1951a), van Nieukerken, Gielis, Huisman ao (1993a), Patocka (1997a), Redfern & Shirley (2011a), Requena (2009a), Wegner, Kayser & van Loh (2007a)