1192 Eucosma conterminana

Single-brooded, overwinters as a larva

Recorded larval stage September to May

Adult forewing - around 7 to 9.5mm. Flies July to August

Larval foodplants : In the flower- and seed-heads of Great Lettuce (Lactuca virosa),

Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola) or cultivated lettuces

Not currently available on this website. For examples of a spun seed-head, larvae and adults see:-

http://www.lepiforum.de/