Willow Gall Sawfly - Pontania pedunculi

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    Alt Name
    Eupontania pedunculi
    Description

    Pontania pedunculi is a sawfly that causes a gall on certain species of Willow.

    Habitat

    Hedgerows and damp places where the host Willow trees are present.

    When to see it

    Adult May - August

    Life History

    The larva is found inside a Gall on Goat Willow and Grey Willow.

    UK Status

    Fairly common in England.

    VC55 Status

    Fairly frequent in Leicestershire and Rutland.

    • Graham Calow
      Frolesworth
      12 July 2012
      On Goat Willow - underside of leaf
    • Graham Calow
      Frolesworth
      12 July 2012
      On Goat Willow - upper leaf surface
    • Steve Mathers
      Grantham Canal (Harby to Stathern Bridge)
      01 September 2016
    • Steve Mathers
      Grantham Canal (Hose to Harby)
      01 September 2016
    • Graham Calow
      Dunton Bassett Quarry
      16 July 2015
      gall on Grey Willow
    • Graham Calow
      Dunton Bassett Quarry
      16 July 2015
      gall on Grey Willow
    • Graham Calow
      Dunton Bassett Quarry
      16 July 2015
      larva

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

    UK Map

    • Graham Calow
      Granitethorpe Quarry, Sapcote
      04 July 2009
      on Goat Willow - underside of leaf
    • Graham Calow
      Granitethorpe Quarry, Sapcote
      04 July 2009
      on Goat Willow - uper leaf surface
    • Steve Mathers
      River Soar (Barrow to Pilling Lock)
      17 October 2016