Cercospora depazeoides

Cercospora depazeoides is a fungus which attacks the leaves of Elder (Sambucus), creating a strange, pale, scale like appearance on the upper surface of the leaves, and tiny black spots beneath.

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Wherever Elder occurs.

Late summer and Autumn while Elder is in leaf.

Status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records, but this species is believed to be fairly widespread.

Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.