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).