Metzneria littorella (Douglas, 1850)
on plantain
parasite
The larvae live in the inflorescence, feeding on the developing fruits.
host plants
Plantaginaceae, narrowly monophagous
Plantago coronopus.
distribution within Europe
notes
The larvae of Metzneria species generally feed on Asteraceae; plantain is a very unusual host plant.
references
Bland, Corley, Emmet ao (2002a), Corley, Rosete, Gonçalves ao (2018a), Requena (2009a).