Andricus quercuscalicis f. sexual
The inconspicuous sexual galls are found in Turkey oak catkins, and are small (1.5mm - 2mm) and rounded/cone-shaped; green at first and then brown.
Andricus grossulariae sexual galls also form on Turkey oak catkins, but are much larger and brightly coloured
We recommend that the gall is verified by an expert before submitting to NatureSpot - take good photographs, note the host species and, if possible, retain a specimen
Turkey oak. It is found on other species of oak, but not yet in the UK
May
common (British Plant Galls, Redfern & Shirley, 2023)
probably common, but overlooked and under-recorded
See British Plant Galls (Redfern & Shirley, 2023)
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Warren Hills, along stone wall boundary to field
28 May 2023
sexual galls on Turkey oak catkins
sue
Warren Hills, along stone wall boundary to field
28 May 2023
sue
Warren Hills, along stone wall boundary to field
28 May 2023
sue
Warren Hills, along stone wall boundary to field
28 May 2023
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - hymenopteran
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Hymenoptera
- Family:
- Cynipidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 28/05/2023 (Timms, Sue)
- Last record:
- 28/05/2023 (Timms, Sue)
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