Fig Gall

Fig Gall - Tetraneura ulmi

Alternative names
Fig Gall
Description

The aphid Tetraneura ulmi causes a fig like gall to be formed on certain species of elm. This is a quite large, solitary, upright, pouch like gall on the upper surface of the leaf. The gall is more often seen than the adult aphid.

Identification difficulty

Gall Adult

Habitat

Anywhere that the host species - English Elm, Wych Elm or Small-leaved Elm are present

UK Status

Fairly frequent and widespread in much of Britain.

VC55 Status

Fairly frequent  in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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