Subanguina graminophila
The nematode Subanguina graminophila causes galls to form on grasses in the Agrostis (Bent) family. The galls take the form of a purplish or reddish swelling, usually near the base of the leaf blade.
Gall 
Ensure you have identified the grass species correctly.
Grassy areas where Agrostis species occur.
Summer.
True status in Britain is difficult to determine due to lack of records.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
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Thornton Meadows
22 June 2019
Nematode gall on Agrostis
sue
Thornton Meadows
22 June 2019
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Species profile
- Species group:
- Worms
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Rhabditida
- Family:
- Anguinidae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 22/06/2019 (Timms, Sue)
- Last record:
- 22/06/2019 (Timms, Sue)
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