Cosmardia moritzella (Treitschke, 1835)
on Silene
parasite
The larvae live in the flowers, feeding on the ovary.
host plants
Caryophyllaceae, monophagous
Silene alba, dioica, flos-jovis, latifolia, vulgaris.
phenology
Pupation probably in the soil. Hibernation as imago (Wieser & Huemer).
distribution within Europe
larva, pupa
See Huemer & Erlebach.
synonyms
Lita moritzella.
references
Corley, Marabuto, Maravalhas ao (2009a), Huemer & Erlebach (2003b), Wegner, Kayser & van Loh (2007a), De Prins, Steeman & Sierens (2016a), Thomann (1956a), Wieser & Huemer (1997a), Wullaert (2017a).