Gagne Description ²

Rare, so far known only from Eucarya section; a single-chambered blister of the nut husk, up to 5 mm wide and 4 mm high, with same color and texture as husk; larval chamber ovoid, each with a single larva.

Gagne Biology Note ²

The full-grown larva cuts a straight, cylindrical exit passage to the exterior of the nut husk and falls to the ground where it overwinters.

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