Caryocolum fibigerium Huemer, 1988
mine
Young larvae sometimes make a short linear leaf mine; later they live between two young spun leaves. Pupation in autumn.
host plants
Caryophyllaceae, monophagous
Arenaria montana.
phenology
Active larvae from November to mid December.
distribution within Europe
Mediterranean zone, from Iberia to Greece.
larva
body dull grey-green with dull orange-brown dorsal, lateral and interrupted spiracar lines; head and prothoracic plate black; pinacula black.
references
Corley (2002a, 2005a), Corley, Merckx, Cardoso ao (2012a), Huemer (1988b), Huemer & Karsholt (2010a).