Mompha idaei (Zeller, 1839)
on Chamerion, Epilobium
parasite
The larva bores under the bark of the rhizome.
host plants
Onagraceae, narrowly oligophagous
Chamerion angustifolium; Epilobium dodonaei, latifolium.
phenology
Univoltine; larva from late summer till April.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Cyphophora idaei.
references
Huisman & Koster (1994a), Huisman, Koster, van Nieukerken & Ulenberg (2004a), Klimesch (1960a), Koster & Sinev (2003a), Thomann (1956a).