Stem-borer: Normally a borer in stems or flowers. Oviposition generally in the base of the midrib. The larva tunnels deep in the tissues of leaves and stem. Pupation in stem or root (Spencer, 1973b) - see also Bladmineerders van Europa.

Larva: The larva is described by de Meijere (1926, as lateralis) and Dempewolf (2001). Posterior spiracles each with 16 bulbs.

Puparium: Detials unknown.

Comments: Described as a serious pest of cultivated chicory (Cichorium) in Belgium and The Netherlands (Spencer, 1966b).

Hosts in Britain: Unknown.

Hosts elsewhere:

Time of year - larvae: Unknown.

Time of year - adults: Unknown.

Distribution in Great Britain and Ireland: England (Spencer, 1990: 265).

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Distribution elsewhere: Belgium, Switzerland (Spencer, 1990: 265), The Netherlands (Spencer, 1966b; Bladmineerders van Europa), Estonia, Finland, French mainland, Germany, Hungary, Italian mainland, Lithuania, Spanish mainland, Switzerland and Ukraine (Martinez in Fauna Europaea).

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Parasitoids in Britain and elsewhere: Unknown.

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