Celypha striana (Denis & Schiffermüller, 1775)
barred marble
on Taraxacum
parasite
Initially the larva lives under a web at the outside of the taproot; later it lives within. It may cause the death of the plant.
host plants
Asteraceae, monophagous
Taraxacum officinale.
The occurrence on Plantago lanceolata need further confirmation.
distribution within Europe
synonyms
Argyroploce, Olethreutes, striana.
references
Bradley, Tremewan & Smith (1979a), Corley, Rosete, Gonçalves ao (2016a), Disqué (1905a), Hancock & Bland (2015b), Seven & Özdemir (2007a), Thomann (1956).