Harmful Effects of Oak leaf gall midge

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Polystepha pilulae

Oak leaf gall midge induces gall formation on reed canary grass, impairing photosynthesis and nutrient transport, which weakens the host plant.

What Type of Pest Is Oak leaf gall midge?

Hurt Plant

Damage Stage

Larvae

Host Plants

Reed canary grass (phalaris arundinacea)

Host Plants Organs

Leaves, Stems

Damage Ways

Cause Galls

Damage Reason

Feeding

Damage Level

Mild to Severe

When oak leaf gall midge feeds on reed canary grass, it induces the formation of galls on the host plant's leaves and stems. These galls, abnormal plant growths, hinder the plant's normal development, potentially disrupting photosynthesis and nutrient transport, ultimately weakening the plant.

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