Salix cinerea, Dronten, Roggebotbos © Hans Jonkman

same leaf, underside

Salix cinerea, Belgium, prov. Luxembourg, Durbuy, la vieille Briqueterie de Rome © Carina Van Steenwinkel

gall

shining-black crusts, often with a thickened margin, at the upper side of the leaves.

host plants

Salicaceae, monophagous

Salix appendiculata, arbuscula, cinerea, hastata, herbacea, polaris, purprurea, reticulata, retusa, silesiaca, triandra.

synonyms

Melasmia salicina Léveille, 1865.

references

Abras, Fassotte, Chandelier & Cavelier (2008a), Blumer (1946a), Brandenburger (1985a: 43), Buhr (1965a), Dietrich (2013a, 2016b), Hagen (1941a), Mułenko, Sałata & Wołczańska (1995a), Negrean (1995a), Roldan Garrigós & Honrubia García (1992a), Tomasi (2003a, 2014a).