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Contarinia subulifex
Gall midge Contarinia subulifex
Description
About 5-8 mm long (1 mm wide) outgrowths are formed on the upper side of Quercus cerris leaves. The galls occur in groups and form a “brush” from the leaf. The species has one generation per year. The larva pupates in the ground.
Symptom
About 5-8 mm long (1 mm wide) outgrowths are formed on the upper side of Quercus cerris leaves.
Tree Species: Oak
Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle
Pest significance: Less harmful
Pest Category: Insects
Invasive Species: No
Present in EU: Yes
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There are a total of 2 observations of the species in the system
Contarinia subulifexGall midge Contarinia subulifex
majo
Number of votes: 0
Published: 8.9.2024
Contarinia subulifexGall midge Contarinia subulifex
Milan Zubrik
Number of votes: 0
Published: 22.5.2024
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