Physemocecis ulmi

The larvae of the gall midge Physemocecis ulmi produce yellowish, blister-like galls on the leaves of Elm species. The galls contain a white larva.

Other species produce small pocks pouches or dimples on elm.  Not all blemishes on elm leaves are galls. 

Gall Adult

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Where Elm, the larval host plant, is present.

Mines may be found when Elm is in leaf.

Single generation per year. Pupation in the ground.

Only recently recorded in Britain but seems to be establishing.

Rarely recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland, although it may be moving into our area.