Rabdophaga iteobia explained

Rabdophaga iteobia is a gall midge which forms galls on the buds of willow species.

Description

The gall is an elongated rosette or artichoke, with a diameter up to 15 mm; the leaves may be hairy.[1] There is one generation a year, the larvae are orange and pupate in the ground.[2]

The gall has been found on the following species:[2]

Distribution

Found in the following European counties: Belgium and the United Kingdom.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Redfern. Margaret. Shirley. Peter. Bloxham. Michael. British Plant Galls. 2011. FSC Publications. Shrewsbury. 978-1-85153-284-1. 282–299. Second.
  2. Web site: Ellis. W N. Rabdophaga iteobia. Plant Parasites of Europe. 2 January 2018.