Dasineura kiefferiana
Dasineura kiefferiana
Description
The gall midge Dasineura kiefferiana causes galls to form on the leaves of Rosebay Willowherb. The leaf margins roll inward or fold downward, narrow, tight and thickened, often flattened; 7 to 10 mm long but may coalesce to form a longer roll.
Identification difficulty
Gall 
Adult 
Habitat
Where the host plant (Rosebay Willowherb) occurs.
When to see it
When Rosebay Willowherb is in leaf.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
sue
Bagworth, near Tiger's arboretum
31 August 2020
Galls on Rosebay Willowherb
Graham Calow
Sapcote, Footpath near Calver Hill Quarry site
22 July 2020
gall on Rosebay Willowherb
Graham Calow
Sapcote, Footpath near Calver Hill Quarry site
22 July 2020
gall on Rosebay Willowherb
sue
Thornton Reservoir
07 July 2018
martindgrimes
Ketton Quarry
13 July 2016
Hazel Graves
Charnwood Lodge
20 August 2022
sue
Bagworth, near Tiger's arboretum
31 August 2020
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