Dasineura sisymbrii
A gall caused by the larva of the gall midge Dasineura sisymbrii is found on various crucifers, including Barbarea (Winter-cress) and Sisymbrium (Hedge-mustard). Flower buds and parts of the inforescence swollen, soft and spongy. Orange larvae or orange pupae in papery white cocoons inside.
Uncommon; very few records in VC55
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East Goscote, The Warren
20 May 2024
sue
East Goscote, The Warren
20 May 2024
sue
East Goscote, The Warren
20 May 2024
sue
East Goscote, The Warren
20 May 2024
orange pupa in cocoon
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - true fly (Diptera)
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Diptera
- Family:
- Cecidomyiidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 2
- First record:
- 18/06/2016 (Clough, Jerry)
- Last record:
- 20/05/2024 (Timms, Sue)
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