Mirificarma mulinella (Zeller, 1839)
gorse groundling
on broom, gorse, etc.
Cytisus scoparius, Laren (NH), Westerheide, 7.v.2020 © Ruud en Betty van Middelkoop: perforated flower bud
larva in the flower bud
larva
parasite
The larva bores in a leaf or flower bud, rarely in a pod.
host plants
Fabaceae, oligophagous
Calicotome spinosa; Cytisus grandiflorus, scoparius; Genista germanica, tinctoria; Lembotropis nigricans; Lupinus arboreus; Ulex europaeus.
distribution within Europe
larva, pop
See Huertas Dionisio (2012a).
synonyms
Gelechia mulinella.
notes
The relation indicated by Houard between “Gelechia mulinella” and Bartsia aspera is incorrect.
references
Bland, Corley, Emmet ao (2002a), Bouček (1959a), Corley, Rosete, Romão, ao (2015a), Houard (1909a), Huertas Dionisio (2007a, 2012a), Pinzari, Pinzari & Zilli (2013a), Pitkin (1984a), Tavares (1905a).