Aylax papaveris (Perris, 1840), (a gall wasp)


9 Jul 2005 at OSGR: SP51 in Oxon, England

Record Summaryin swollen, galled pods of Long-Headed Poppy
Found asLarva
Date9 July 2005
Associated organismPapaver dubium
OS grid refOSGR: SP51
Lat/Lon51° 50’ N, 1° 10’ W
Vice CountyOxon, VC no: 23
CountryEngland

Notes: Gall contains numerous pale comma-shaped maggots

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