Synchytrium saxifragae Rytz, 1907

on herbs

gall

up to 0.3 mm large, multicellular, golden yellow pustules on the leaves and stems. The gall resembles the one of S. aureum, but is smaller in all parts, moreover less strongly cecicogenous.

hostplants

polyphagous on herbs

Androsace chamaejasme; Pritzelago alpina; Leontodon; Ranunculus montanus; Saxifraga aizoides, androsacea, bryoides, moschata, stellaris; Viola biflora.

references

Blumer (1946a), Brandenburger (1985a), Buhr (1964b, 1965a), Karling (1964a), Klenke & Scholler (2015a).

25/05/2017