The preimaginal stages and bionomics of Scythris sinensis (Felder and Rogenhofer, 1875) (Lepidoptera, Scythrididae), a Borer in Chenopodium album L. (Chenopodiaceae)

Abstract The bionomics and distribution of Scythris sinensis (Felder Rogenhofer, 1875) were studied in Hungary from 2004 to 2018. host plant was found be Chenopodium album L. larva feeds on the leaves a loose web. length larval stage varies 12 15 days, that pupal 7 10 days summer generation. species is generally bivoltine Hungary, but southern, warmer areas third partial generation may occur. Adults second generations have characteristic yellow patches forewing. overwinters as pupa white cocoon near plant. immature stages adult are illustrated map Hungarian records given with two Figures.