Pseudoneuroterus saliens f. sexual
Pseudoneuroterus saliens f. sexual
Description
The larva of the Cynipid gall wasp produces galls on Turkey Oak or Lucombe Oak (a hybrid between Turkey Oak and Cork Oak).
The sexual gall is on Turkey Oak acorns; the acorn is slightly swollen and may be flushed red or with red 'tentacles'.
[The agamic gall is spindle-shaped and attached to a twig, petiole or midrib]
Identification difficulty
Recording advice
Under "Species", please select "f. agamic" or "f. sexual" as appropriate. Provide photos showing host leaves/acorn as well as galls
Habitat
Turkey Oak
VC55 Status
Uncommon, but increasing
sue
Coalville, Warren Hills, NW, edge of field
10 May 2024
on Turkey Oak
sue
Cotesbach Park
19 June 2023
sue
Cotesbach Park
19 June 2023
Graham Calow
Cotesbach Hall land
19 June 2023
galls on Turkey Oak
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