Stenacis euonymi

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Alternative names

Eriophyes convolvens and Stenacis convolvens

Description

The gall mite Stenacis euonymi causes galls on the leaves of Spindle (Euonymus europaeus). The gall is in the form of a tight upward roll of the leaf margin, affecting all or part of the leaf margin and may be green or reddened. The roll contains mites.

Identification difficulty

Gall Adult

Recording advice

state host, and provide photo

Habitat

Where the host Spindle occurs.

When to see it

Whenever Spindle is in leaf.

UK Status

It is difficult to determine the exact status in Britain due to lack of records.

VC55 Status

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.

sue
Glenfield, former Hospital sports field
14 August 2018
leaf-roll galls on spindle
martindgrimes
Walk Farm
16 June 2017
Graham Calow
Burbage Common
22 October 2019
leafroll gall on Spindle
Graham Calow
Burbage Common
22 October 2019
leafroll gall on Spindle
Graham Calow
Burbage Common
22 October 2019
leafroll gall on Spindle underside