Cystiphora sonchi (Vallot, 1827), (a gall midge)


28 Jun 2008 at OSGR: TA27 in South-east Yorks, England

Record SummaryDeep purple galls on leaves of Field Sow-thistle
Found asLarva
Date28 June 2008
Associated organismSonchus arvensis
OS grid refOSGR: TA27
Lat/Lon54° 10’ N, 0° 10’ W
Vice CountySouth-east Yorks, VC no: 61
CountryEngland
Voucher28 Jun 2008[H]
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Notes: Specimens pressed; on 29 June 2008, the larvae were leaving the leaves (see photos). This was probably because the leaf had wilted rather than because they had completed their growth.

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