Microlechia rhamnifoliae (Amsel & Hering 1931)

Rhamnus lycioides subsp. graeca, Palestine; from Amsel & Hering (1931a)
mine
The larva spins 2-3 leaves flat on each other, and mines them out. The mine itself full depth and hooklike; it begins quite narrow but quickly widens into a blotch. Pupation outside the mine.
hostplants
Rhamnaceae, monophagous
Rhamnus lycioides subsp. graeca.
phenology
Larvae in February – March.
BENELUX
Not known from the Benelux countries (Fauna Europaea, 2009).
distribution within Europe
Described from Israel.
larva
Body dirty grey. Head and prothoracic shield shining black; the first two segments entirely dark brown (also ventrally); dorsally three reddish length lines.
synonyms
Gnorimoschema, Hedma, Lita, rhamnifoliae.
references
Amsel & Hering (1931a, 1957a), Huemer & Karsholt (2010a).
Last modified 11.ix.2018