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.

Identification difficulty
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.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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

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All NatureSpot records