Macrodiplosis pustularis
Macrodiplosis pustularis
Description
The larvae of the gall midge Macrodiplosis pustularis cause galls on the leaves of Oak (Quercus) species. This takes the form of a downward roll, or fold and usually affects the leaf lobe at the tip of the vein. Green at first, with pale yellow spots, later brown and contains one larva.
Similar Species
Macrodiplosis roboris forms narrow upward rolls between leaf-lobes
Habitat
On Oak (Quercus) species.
When to see it
June and July.
UK Status
Widespread in areas of Britain where the host trees occur.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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