List of Lepidoptera that feed on Silene

Silene species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including:

Monophagous species which feed exclusively on Silene

• Coleophora case-bearers:

• C. apicialbella
• C. nutantella
• C. otitae
• C. silenella

Polyphagous species which feed on Silene among other plants

• Coleophora case-bearers:

• C. corsicella (recorded on S. nutans)
• C. leucapennella
• C. lithargyrinella (recorded on S. vulgaris)

• Cabbage Moth Mamestra brassicae
• Grey Chi Antitype chi
• Lime-speck Pug Eupithecia centaureata
• The Lychnis Hadena bicruris
• The Shark Cucullia umbratica

External links

• Caterpillar Hostplants Database