Phyllonorycter scopariella (Zeller, 1846)
broom midget
on Cytisus
parasite
Oviposition near the tip of a young shoot. From this point the larva makes a downward running gallery of 15-20 mm in the bark between two ridges.
host plants
Fabaceae, monophagous
Cytisus grandiflorus, multiflorus, scoparius, striatus.
phenology
Larvae from September to May the following year; pupation in the mine.
BENELUX
See Microlepidoptera.nl, Bladmineerders.be.
distribution within Europe
pupa
Described by Gregor & Patocka, Patočka & Turčáni
references
Bengtsson & Johansson (2011a), Buhr (1937a), Buszko (1987a, 1992b), Emmet, Watkinson & Wilson (1985a), Gregor & Patocka (2001a), Hering (1957a), Kuchlein & Langohr (1998), Laštůvka & Lastuvka (2006a, 2011a, 2012a, 2014a), Nel & Varenne (2014a), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), De Prins, Steeman & Sierens (2016a), Robbins (1991a), Schmid (2012a), Sønderup (1949a), Szőcs (1977a).