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Hartigiola annulipes

Hairy beech gall

Description

Cylindrical, hairy galls, 4–6 mm in length and 2 mm in diameter, on the upper side of leaves. Several galls may occur on the same leaf. A single larva lives inside the gall. Adults live from May to June. The species is common and may disappear at higher elevations.

Symptom

Cylindrical, hairy galls, 4–6 mm in length and 2 mm in diameter, on the upper side of leaves.

Tree Species: Beech

Part of a plant- attacked: Leaf / Needle

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Insects

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Seasonal frequency of occurrence

Seasonal frequency of occurrence