Andricus quercuscalicis f. sexual

Andricus quercuscalicis f. sexual

Description

The inconspicuous sexual galls are found in Turkey oak catkins, and are small (1.5mm - 2mm) and rounded/cone-shaped; green at first and then brown.  

Similar Species

Andricus grossulariae sexual galls also form on Turkey oak catkins, but are much larger and brightly coloured

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

We recommend that the gall is verified by an expert before submitting to NatureSpot - take good photographs, note the host species and, if possible, retain a specimen

Habitat

Turkey oak.  It is found on other species of oak, but not yet in the UK 

When to see it

May

UK Status

common (British Plant Galls, Redfern & Shirley, 2023)

VC55 Status

probably common, but overlooked and under-recorded

Further Information

See British Plant Galls (Redfern & Shirley, 2023)

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