Dasineura ingeris Sylvén & Lövgren 1995
Diptera, Cecidomyiidae
on Salix
gall
the larva develops in a terminal bud, that ultimately dies. The somewhat lower leaves develop normally, but form a rosette because length grow is impeded. Often several dormant bud develop into side branches, causing a broom-like aspect.
hostplants
Salicaceae, narrowly monophagous
Salix viminalis.
references
Gagné & Jaschhof (2014a), Sylvén & Lövgren (1995a).
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