Luperus luperus [lyperus] (Sulzer 1776) (Family Chrysomelidae)


Male on Betula pendula

Female on Populus nigra

Length: 3.3-4.6mm
Egg Larva Pupa Adult
? ? ? May - July
(Earliest: 18.5)

Biotopes:
Wet Forest

Hedge Rows
Food:
(Polyphagous)

Betula

Populus nigra

Salix caprea
Possible Food:
(Polyphagous)

Prunus
Possible Parasitoids:
Several Ichneumonidae Larvae

Several Braconidae Larvae

Several Tachinidae Larvae
Possible Predators:
Several Pentatomidae

Several Miridae

Several Vespidae

Plant Parasites of Europe: Luperus luperus


Pictures © 2003, 2006, 2012 J.K. Lindsey

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