Plant Parasites of Europe

leafminers, galls and fungi

Celypha cespitana

Celypha cespitana (Hübner, 1817)

thyme marble

on kruiden

parasite

Larvae in silken tubes over the lower parts of the plant.

host plants

polyphagous

Armeria maritima; Calluna vulgaris; Cytisus scoparius; Daphne striata; Dryas octopetala; Limonium; Spartium; Thesium alpinum; Thymus; Trifolium.

distribution within Europe

(PESI, 2020).

larva, pupa

See Schmid, Swatschek.

synonyms

Olethreutes cespitana.

references

Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1979a), Budashkin (2009a, Disqué (1905a), Hancock & Bland (2015b), Schmid (2019a), Schütze (1931a), Seven & Özdemir (2007a), Swatschek (1958a), Trematerra & Baldizzone (2004a).

Last modified 26.vi.2026