Hi Carl,
Don't forget that there are two possible gall causers doing this - see British Plant Galls - Redfern, Shirley & Bloxham, page 317. Check the colour of the larvae & get it verified if you're not sure.
Maggie
----- Original Message -----From: Carl FarmerSent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 6:08 PMSubject: Re: [british_galls] Hawthorn flower gallHi Maggie,Congratulations, that is the first picture of Contarinia anthobia on the web, and it shows exactly what to look for. I shall hunt for it on the local hawthorns which are covered with blossom at the moment.Carl----- Original Message -----From: maggiefrankumSent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 5:18 PMSubject: [british_galls] Hawthorn flower gallHello Carl,
Trial run:- I've had a go at creating a photo album "Maggie's galls"
and have hopefully uploaded a pic. of Contarinia anthobia, that I found
on a local nature reserve. I opened one of the galls and it contained
4 larvae that I sent to Keith for verification. Not as good a pic as
yours!
Maggie
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