Coptotriche szoecsi (Kasy, 1961)

Lepidoptera, Tischeriidae

mine

Upper-surface blotch; the inside is lined with silk that, when contracting, causes the mine to pucker somehwat. Frass is ejected out of the mine. Pupation within the mine.

hostplants

Rosaceae, monophagous

Sanguisorba officinalis.

phenology

Larvae in August – September.

distribution within Europe

Germany, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary (Fauna Europaea, 2009).

pupa

Described by Patočka & Turčáni (2005a).

synonyms

Tischeria szoecsi.

notes

On plants in very wet situations.

references

Buszko (1987a), Hering 1957a # 4579), Kasy (1961a, 1965a, 1969a, 1985a), Patočka & Turčáni (2005a), Szőcs (1977a, 1981a).

15/01/2017