Aculus craspedobius
Description
The mite Aculus craspedobius causes a short, twisted inrolling gall on the edge of the leaves of Salix alba, Salix fragilis and their hybrids.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
Galls can be encountered on the leaves of the host willows.
When to see it
When the host willows are in leaf.
UK Status
Status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
David NichollsBrookside Meadow, Glenfield09 August 2018
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