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Contarinia quercicola
Gall midge Contarinia quercicola
Description
Attacked buds are conspicuously enlarged, and transfered to a 5-15 mm large gall. The gall midge larvae develop inside the buds. The infested buds enlarge and swell. Its impact is negligible. It is easily overlooked. It can be found in all broadleaved forests with Quercus cerris.
Symptom
Attacked buds are conspicuously enlarged, and transfered to a 5-15 mm large gall.
Tree Species: Oak
Part of a plant- attacked: Branch
Pest significance: Less harmful
Pest Category: Insects
Invasive Species: No
Present in EU: Yes
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