Asterodiaspis sp.
Asterodiaspis sp.
Asterodiaspis species are scale insects. 3 species cause a 'pit-gall' on oak twigs: Asterodiaspis quercicola, A minus and A variolosa. They can't be identified from the galls. To identify the nymphs and adult females, very detailed microscopic examination is needed; see https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/76993921.pdf
The scale insect creates a small pit in the twig surrounded by a raised rim, c. 2mm across. The scale insects are greenish or brownish, and sit in the middle of the pit.
These can be recorded on oak; your photos must show the oak twig with buds/leaves as well as the galls
common, according to British Plant Galls (Redfern & Shirley, 2023)
not known - few records
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