Dasineura tympani

Dasineura tympani

Description

The larva of the midge Dasineura tympani causes a blister gall on Field Maple (Acer campestre).   Galls are 4-8mm across, and turn brown once the larva has exited via a small hole underneath the leaf.

Similar Species

Acericecis campestre galls are similar, but the white larva is in a depression under the leaf

Identification difficulty

host

Recording advice

Photograph upper and lower leaf surfaces, and ensure you have noted the host plant species in your comments. 

Habitat

Field Maples - woodlands, hedges, etc.

VC55 Status

rarely recorded

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