DASINEURA VICIAE
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DESCRIPTION: The gall midge responsible causes the leaflets to swell and duly fold up up in pod-like structures. These pods can be green or red in colour and are quite frequent when found. Within the pod are several white larva that pupate in the soil. DISTRIBUTION: Occasional with up to 3 generations a year. HABITAT: On the leaves of various Vetches.

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