The tiny orange bodied, long legged Gall Midge, Jaapiella veronicae causes galls to form on Germander Speedwell

The midge lays its eggs in the terminal buds of Speedwell plants, usually Germander Speedwell. These causes the young leaves to become thickened and deformed and hairy.  A pouch develops to accommodate one or two orange-red larvae.

Gall  Adult

Anywhere that the host plant grows

Common and widespread in much of Britain.

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland