Sorosphaerula veronicae
Sorosphaerula veronicae
Description
Sorosphaerula veronicae causes galls on various species of Speedwell (Veronica sp.). The gall takes the form of a large (up to 4 mm thick) swelling of the stems (mainly lower down), also veins and petioles; inside is a reddish-brown mass of spores.
Recording advice
Unless identified by an acknowledged expert, provide photos of the host plant as well as the gall. Ensure you have identified the host-species, and included this in your notes
UK Status
There are few records at present as it was only re-discovered fairly recently in Britain.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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Yellow squares = NBN records (all known data)
Coloured circles = NatureSpot records: 2025+ | 2020-2024 | pre-2020



