Cephalcia abietis (Linnaeus, 1758)
spruce webworm
on Picea
parasite
Larvae, often in large number together, in strongly frass-incrustrated silken tubes among the needles. Oviposition in rows of 4-12 on a needle.
host plants
Pinaceae, monophagous
Picea abies, obovata, koraiensis, pungens.
distribution within Europe
larva
Pictures in Olenici (2017a).
synonyms
Cephaleia abietis.
references
van Achterberg & van Aartsen (1986a), Beneš & Holuša (2015a), Holuša, Liška, Modlinger & Véle (2007a), Hoop (1983a), Jachym (2007a), Kula, Holuša, Roller & Úradník (2016a), Magis (1988a), Midtgaard (1986a), Olenici (2017a), Pschorn-Walcher & Altenhofer (2000a), Taeger, Altenhofer, Blank, ao (1998a).