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).

16/10/2014