Phytoptus avellanae
Description
Phytoptus avellanae is a gall mite species that induces big bud galls of up to 10 millimetres across, sometimes slightly open, on the buds of Hazel (Corylus avellana) and on Filbert (Corylus maxima).
Habitat
Galls may occur where the host species are found.
When to see it
Galls may be seen when the host species are in leaf.
UK Status
Widespread in Britain though not well recorded.
VC55 Status
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known
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