ACULUS TETANOTHRIX
Fig 1

DESCRIPTION: The eriophyid mite-induced gall here is seen as a green or reddish rounded pouch on the upperside of the leaf.  On the underside there is a small-slit like opening which is hairy on the inside and where the mites dwell. DISTRIBUTION: Frequent but local in England, Scotland and Wales. HABITAT: Founds on the leaves of various Willows.

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