Thiotricha subocellea (Stephens, 1834)
eyelet sober
on Lamiaceae
parasite
The larvae make a Coleophora-like case out of calyx fragments They live freely on the inflorescence, feeding on the ripening fruits. The larva hibernates in its case.
host plants
Lamiaceae, oligophagous
Mentha aquatica; Origanum vulgare; Satureja montana; Thymus praecox subsp. polytrichus.
distribution within Europe
puparium
See Patočka.
synonyms
Reuttia subocellea.
references
Bland, Corley, Emmet ao (2002a), Huemer (1993b), van Nieukerken, Gielis, Huisman ao (1993a), Patočka (1997a), van Roosmalen, Wijker & Knijnsberg (2013a).