Rhododendron tomentosum, Czech Republic, Northern Bohemia, Děčín; © Jindra Černý

mine

Oviposition on the upper surface of the leaf, mostly near the base of the leaf. From here a conspicuous, gradually widening corridor that generally follows the leaf margin for most of its length. Frass in a blackisch central line. Pupation outside the mine.

hostplants

Ericaceae, monophagous

Rododendron tomentosum (= Ledum palustre).

phenology

Mines from mid-September till early October Johansson ao, 1990a).

BENELUX

Not known from the Benelux countries (Fauna Europaea, 2009).

distribution within Europe

From Fennoscandia to the Alps (Fauna Europaea, 2009).

larva

Yellow, head black; see the description in Gustafsson & van Nieukerken (1990a)

references

Anisimovas, Diškus & Stonis (2006a), Bengtsson (2008a), Diškus & Stonis (2012a), Gustafsson (1985a), Gustafsson & van Nieukerken (1990a), Hering (1957a), Johansson ao (1990a), Klimesch (1971a), Laštuvka & Laštuvka (1997a), van Nieukerken (1986a), Skala (1939a).

22/02/2017