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Rabdophaga repenticornua Bland 2001

Rabdophaga repenticornua ( Inglês )

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Rabdophaga repenticornua is a gall midge which forms galls on the buds of creeping willow (Salix repens).

Description

The female fly lays an egg in the bud of Salix repens. The solitary, orange larva feeds within the bud which grows into a 13 mm long, horn-like, reddish tube which tapers to the tip.[1] Development of the larva probably takes two years.[2]

Distribution

The gall has been found in Scotland.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Redfern, Margaret; Shirley, Peter; Bloxham, Michael (2011). British Plant Galls (Second ed.). Shrewsbury: FSC Publications. pp. 282–299. ISBN 978-1-85153-284-1.
  2. ^ Ellis, W N. "Rabdophaga repenticornua". Plant Parasites of Europe. Retrieved 2 January 2018.
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Rabdophaga repenticornua: Brief Summary ( Inglês )

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Rabdophaga repenticornua is a gall midge which forms galls on the buds of creeping willow (Salix repens).

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