Chionodes tragicella (Heyden, 1865)
on Larix
parasite
The larva lives in a silken tube under scales of bark on old larch trees and, from that shelter, searches out nearby leaves on which it feeds. The entrance to its tunnel is often betrayed by the presence of a few dead needles.
host plants
Pinaceae, monophagous
Larix decidua.
phenology
The larva hibernates in dense cocoon under scales of bark.
distribution within Europe
references
Huemer (2012a), Huemer & Sattler (1995a), Huisman, Kuchlein, van Nieukerken ao (1986a), De Prins (2006a).