Acericecis campestre

Acericecis campestre

Description

The larvae of the gall midge Acericecis campestre gall the leaves of various members of the family Sapindaceae which include Maples and Sycamore. A single larva lives in a small depression at the underside of the leaf.  The upper side has a corresponding small bulge, less than 1mm highwhich is surrounded by a pale yellowish circle. After the larva has vacated the gall, a yellow spot remains then eventually withers. The larva is whitish, almost hyaline, short and squat. 

Identification difficulty

Gall Adult

Recording advice

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Habitat

The galls may be found where the host plants occur.

When to see it

The galls may be seen when the host species are in leaf.

Life History

Univoltine, pupation in the soil.

UK Status

True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

MAP KEY:

Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020

UK Map

Additional images

All NatureSpot records