BioImages: The Virtual Field-Guide (UK)

Rubus (brambles)

Subtaxa

Rank Taxon #subtaxa #photos #refs #webs
Species Rubus caesius L. (Dewberry)   3   11
Species Rubus cantabrigiensis A.L. Bull & A.C. Leslie (a bramble)     1  
Species Rubus chamaemorus L. (Cloudberry)   3    
Species Rubus discolor (a cultivated bramble)       1
Aggregate Rubus fruticosus agg. L. (bramble, blackberry) 1 2   109
Species Rubus idaeus L. (Raspberry)       60
Hybrid Rubus idaeus x vitifolius (R. x loganobaccus) L.Bailey (Loganberry)       1
Species Rubus laciniatus Willd. (a bramble)       6
Species Rubus phoenicolasius Maxim. (Japanese Wineberry)   1    
Species Rubus saxatilis L. (Stone Bramble)     1 4

Suggested Literature

Rubus may be covered by literature listed under:

BIOTA
(living things)
Eukaryota
(eukaryotes)
PLANTAE
(plants)
SPERMATOPHYTA
(vascular plants)
MAGNOLIOPSIDA
(flowering plants)
MAGNOLIIDAE
(dicotyledonous flowering plants)

Feeding and other inter-species relationships

Associated with Rubus:

is foodplant of imago Compsidolon salicellus - a plantbug (Hemiptera: Miridae) UK/Ireland Nau, B.S., 1984
has sap sucked by Macrosiphum funestum - an aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) Rotheray, G.E., 1989
is decayed by pseudothecia Byssolophis sphaerioides - an ascomycete (Pleosporales: Lophiostomataceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
is associate of imago Sterictophora furcata - a sawfly (Hymenoptera: Argiidae) Benson, R.B., 1951
is associate of imago Perineura rubi - a sawfly (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) Benson, R.B., 1952 [on open parts of woods with Fagus or Quercus]
is associate of Veronaea anamorph Veronaea parvispora - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [growing on Chaetosphearia callimorpha]
bark (dead) dead bark is decayed by Pseudospiropes anamorph Strossmayeria atriseda - a discomycete (Helotiales: Helotiaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
bark (dead) dead bark is decayed by colony of Menispora dematiaceous anamorph Menispora ciliata - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus (Sordariales: Chaetosphaeriaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
bark bark is decayed by Camposporium dematiaceous anamorph Camposporium pellucidum - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
bark bark is decayed by Virgaria anamorph Virgaria nigra - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (dead) dead branch is decayed by Cryptocoryneum anamorph Cryptocoryneum rilstonii - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (dead) dead branch is decayed by apothecium Mollisia cinerea - Common Grey Disco (Helotiales: Dermateaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (dead) dead branch is decayed by apothecium Mollisia melaleuca - a discomycete (Helotiales: Dermateaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (dead) dead branch is decayed by apothecium Cryptodiscus rhopaloides - a discomycete (Ostropales: Stictidaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (dead) dead branch is decayed by effuse colony of Phragmocephala dematiaceous anamorph Phragmocephala elliptica - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (dead) dead branch is decayed by Gliocladium anamorph Gliocladium roseum - an anamorphic fungus (Hypocreales: Hypocreaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (dead) dead branch is decayed by stroma Hypocrea splendens - a stromatic pyrenomycete (Hypocreales: Hypocreaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (dead) dead branch is decayed by perithecium Nectria coccinea - a pyrenomycete (Hypocreales: Nectriaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (dead) dead branch is decayed by perithecium Lasiosphaeria caudata - a pyrenomycete (Sordariales: Lasiosphaeriaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (dead) dead branch is decayed by stroma Eutypella scoparia - a stromatic pyrenomycete (Xylariales: Diatrypaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [under bark]
branch (dead) dead branch is decayed by synnemata of Harpographium anamorph Eutypella scoparia - a stromatic pyrenomycete (Xylariales: Diatrypaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [under bark]
branch (dead) dead branch is decayed by Geniculosporium anamorph Rosellinia aquila - a pyrenomycete (Xylariales: Xylariaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [especially near the bottom of piles of brushwood]
branch (dead) dead branch is decayed by gregarious perithecium Rosellinia aquila - a pyrenomycete (Xylariales: Xylariaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [especially near the bottom of piles of brushwood]
branch (dead) dead branch is decayed by colony of Sporidesmiella dematiaceous anamorph Sporidesmiella hyalosperma var. hyalosperma - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (dead) dead branch is decayed by Sporidesmium anamorph Sporidesmium goidanichii - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (dead, decorticate) dead, decorticate branch is decayed by hysterothecium Hysterium angustatum - an ascomycete (Hysteriales: Hysteriaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (dead, fallen) dead, fallen branch is decayed by apothecium Hymenoscyphus calyculus - a discomycete (Helotiales: Helotiaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (fallen) fallen branch is decayed by pseudothecium Herpotrichia macrotricha - an ascomycete (Pleosporales: Lophiostomataceae) Minor Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (fallen) fallen branch is decayed by Phaeostalagmus anamorph Phaeostalagmus tenuissimus - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (fallen, dead) fallen, dead branch is decayed by Phaeostalagmus dematiaceous anamorph Phaeostalagmus cyclosporus - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (fallen, dead) fallen, dead branch is decayed by Phaeoisaria anamorph Phaeoisaria clematidis - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus (Calosphaeriales: Calosphaeriaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (fallen, dead) fallen, dead branch is decayed by Catenularia anamorph Chaetosphaeria myriocarpa - a pyrenomycete (Sordariales: Chaetosphaeriaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (fallen, dead) fallen, dead branch is decayed by perithecium Chaetosphaeria myriocarpa - a pyrenomycete (Sordariales: Chaetosphaeriaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (fallen, dead) fallen, dead branch is decayed by Gonytrichum anamorph Melanopsammella inaequalis - a pyrenomycete (Sordariales: Chaetosphaeriaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [especially when covered by leaf mould]
branch (fallen, dead) fallen, dead branch is decayed by perithecium Melanopsammella inaequalis - a pyrenomycete (Sordariales: Chaetosphaeriaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [especially when covered by leaf mould]
branch (fallen, dead) fallen, dead branch is decayed by perithecium Melanopsammella preussii - a pyrenomycete (Sordariales: Chaetosphaeriaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch (fallen, dead) fallen, dead branch is decayed by Chloridium anamorph Melanopsammella preussii - a pyrenomycete (Sordariales: Chaetosphaeriaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch wood (dry, hard, decorticate) dry, hard, decorticate branch wood is decayed by Aposphaeria anamorph Melanomma pulvis-pyrius - an ascomycete (Pleosporales: Melanommataceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch wood (dry, hard, decorticate) dry, hard, decorticate branch wood is decayed by pseudothecium Melanomma pulvis-pyrius - an ascomycete (Pleosporales: Melanommataceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch branch is decayed by immersed, grouped in circles perithecium Valsa ambiens - a valsoid pyrenomycete (Diaporthales: Valsaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [extending uniformly along the whole length of twigs and branches]
branch branch is decayed by Cytospora anamorph Valsa ambiens - a valsoid pyrenomycete (Diaporthales: Valsaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [extending uniformly along the whole length of twigs and branches]
branch branch is decayed by Cytospora coelomycetous anamorph Valsa ceratosperma - a valsoid pyrenomycete (Diaporthales: Valsaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
branch branch is decayed by immersed, in rings of about 10 perithecium Valsa ceratosperma - a valsoid pyrenomycete (Diaporthales: Valsaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
debris (dead) dead debris is decayed by apothecium Lachnum virgineum - a discomycete (Helotiales: Hyaloscyphaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
debris debris is decayed by apothecium Botryotinia fuckeliana - a discomycete (Helotiales: Sclerotiniaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
debris debris is decayed by Botrytis cinerea-type anamorph Botryotinia fuckeliana - a discomycete (Helotiales: Sclerotiniaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
flower bud flower bud is galled by larva Anthonomus rubi - Strawberry Blossom Weevil (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) Major Stubbs, F.B. (Editor), 1986
Bullock, J.A., 1992
flower bud flower bud is galled by larva Contarinia rubicola - a gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) Restricted Stubbs, F.B. (Editor), 1986
flower flower is visited for nectar and/or pollen by imago Trichius fasciatus - Bee Beetle (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) Jessop, L., 1986
leaf (damp, dead, fallen, densely shaded) damp, dead, fallen, densely shaded leaf is decayed by sessile or subsessile apothecium Lachnum misellum - a discomycete (Helotiales: Hyaloscyphaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
leaf (dead) dead leaf is decayed by thyriothecium Microthyrium ciliatum var. hederae - a fly speck fungus (Microthyriales: Microthyriaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
leaf (dead) dead leaf is decayed by apothecium Betulina fuscostipitata - a discomycete (Helotiales: Hyaloscyphaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
leaf (dead) dead leaf is decayed by apothecium Calycellina populina - a discomycete (Helotiales: Hyaloscyphaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
leaf (dead) dead leaf is decayed by apothecium Unguiculella foliicola - a discomycete (Helotiales: Hyaloscyphaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
leaf (dead) dead leaf is decayed by Botrytis cinerea-type anamorph Botryotinia fuckeliana - a discomycete (Helotiales: Sclerotiniaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
leaf (dead) dead leaf is decayed by apothecium Botryotinia fuckeliana - a discomycete (Helotiales: Sclerotiniaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
leaf (dead) dead leaf is decayed by Sporidesmium anamorph Sporidesmium goidanichii - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
leaf (live) live leaf may be infected and damaged by Phoma coelomycetous anamorph Didymella applanata - an ascomycete (Pleosporales) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [Causes pale grey patches, mostly near the nodes. "Spur Blight"]
leaf (live) live leaf may be infected and damaged by immersed pseudothecium Didymella applanata - an ascomycete (Pleosporales) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [Causes pale grey patches, mostly near the nodes. "Spur Blight"]
leaf (live) live leaf has sap sucked by hypophyllous Aphis ruborum - an aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) Rotheray, G.E., 1989
leaf (live) live leaf has sap sucked by Sitobion fragariae - Bramble Aphid Or Blackberry Aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) Minor Rotheray, G.E., 1989
Rotheray, G.E., 1993
leaf (rotting) rotting leaf is decayed by apothecium Hymenoscyphus albopunctus - a discomycete (Helotiales: Helotiaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
leaf-litter leaf-litter is decayed by apothecium Mollisina acerina - a discomycete (Helotiales: Hyaloscyphaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
leaf leaf is galled by Eriophyes gibbosus - a gall mite (Eriophyidae) Stubbs, F.B. (Editor), 1986
leaf leaf is galled by Eriophyes rubicolens - a gall mite (Eriophyidae) Stubbs, F.B. (Editor), 1986
leaf leaf is galled by Eriophyes silvicola - a gall mite (Eriophyidae) Stubbs, F.B. (Editor), 1986
leaf leaf is galled by Phyllocoptes gracilis - a gall mite (Eriophyidae) Stubbs, F.B. (Editor), 1986
leaf leaf is galled by larva Dasineura plicatrix - a gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) Stubbs, F.B. (Editor), 1986
leaf leaf is galled by Amphorophora rubi - an aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) Rotheray, G.E., 1989
Stubbs, F.B. (Editor), 1986
leaf leaf is mined by solitary larva Agromyza potentillae - a leaf-mining fly (Diptera: Agromyzidae) Spencer, K.A., 1972 [linear mine developing into a blotch]
leaf leaf is mined by larva Agromyza sulfuriceps - a leaf-mining fly (Diptera: Agromyzidae) Major Spencer, K.A., 1972
leaf leaf is grazed by imago Batophila aerata - a raspberry flea beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Bullock, J.A., 1992
leaf leaf is grazed by larva Batophila aerata - a raspberry flea beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Restricted Bullock, J.A., 1992
leaf leaf is grazed by larva Batophila rubi - a raspberry flea beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Bullock, J.A., 1992
leaf leaf is grazed by imago Batophila rubi - a raspberry flea beetle (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Bullock, J.A., 1992
leaf leaf is grazed by larva Arge cyanocrocea - a sawfly (Hymenoptera: Argiidae) Restricted Benson, R.B., 1951
leaf leaf is grazed by larva Allantus calceatus - a sawfly (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) Benson, R.B., 1952
leaf leaf is grazed by larva Allantus rufocinctus - a sawfly (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) Benson, R.B., 1952
leaf leaf is grazed by larva Caliroa cerasi - Pear And Cherry Slug Sawfly (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) Benson, R.B., 1952 [skeletonises the leaf, leaving one cuticle intact]
leaf leaf is grazed by larva Claremontia alternipes - a sawfly (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) Questionable Benson, R.B., 1952
leaf leaf is grazed by nocturnal larva Macrophya montana - a sawfly (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) Benson, R.B., 1952
leaf leaf is grazed by larva Monophadnoides geniculatus - a sawfly (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) Benson, R.B., 1952
leaf leaf is grazed by larva Priophorus brullei - a sawfly (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) Benson, R.B., 1958
leaf leaf is grazed by larva Pristiphora pallidiventris - a sawfly (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) Benson, R.B., 1958
leaf? leaf? is decayed by apothecium Graddonidiscus coruscatus - a discomycete (Helotiales: Hyaloscyphaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
litter litter is decayed by Camposporium anamorph Camposporium cambrense - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
litter litter is decayed by Camposporium pellucidum - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
litter litter is decayed by apothecium Hymenoscyphus epiphyllus - a discomycete (Helotiales: Helotiaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
litter litter is decayed by Phaeostalagmus anamorph Phaeostalagmus tenuissimus - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
root root is galled by larva Diastrophus rubi - a gall wasp (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae) Stubbs, F.B. (Editor), 1986
root root is galled by Agrobacterium tumefaciens Stubbs, F.B. (Editor), 1986
shoot (decaying) decaying shoot may contain larva Rhynchites germanicus - Strawberry Rhynchites (Coleoptera: Rhynchitidae) Morris, M.G., 1990
stem (dead, half-buried) dead, half-buried stem is decayed by apothecium Plectania melastoma - a discomycete (Pezizales: Sarcosomataceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [dead stems, half-buried in moss]
stem (decaying) decaying stem may contain larva Rhynchites germanicus - Strawberry Rhynchites (Coleoptera: Rhynchitidae) Morris, M.G., 1990
stem (hollow) hollow stem may house hibernating naked prepupa Allantus calceatus - a sawfly (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) Benson, R.B., 1952
stem (live) live stem has sap sucked by Sitobion fragariae - Bramble Aphid Or Blackberry Aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) Major Rotheray, G.E., 1989
Rotheray, G.E., 1993
stem stem is galled by larva Lasioptera rubi - a gall midge (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) Stubbs, F.B. (Editor), 1986
stem stem is galled by larva Diastrophus rubi - a gall wasp (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae) Stubbs, F.B. (Editor), 1986
stem stem is galled by Agrobacterium tumefaciens Stubbs, F.B. (Editor), 1986
stolon (decaying) decaying stolon may contain larva Rhynchites germanicus - Strawberry Rhynchites (Coleoptera: Rhynchitidae) Morris, M.G., 1990
trunk (dead) dead trunk is decayed by perithecium Nectria coccinea - a pyrenomycete (Hypocreales: Nectriaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
twig (dead) dead twig is decayed by apothecium Pezizella vulgaris - a discomycete (Helotiales: Helotiaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
twig (dead) dead twig is decayed by apothecium Lachnum virgineum - a discomycete (Helotiales: Hyaloscyphaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
twig (dead) dead twig is decayed by effuse colony of Phragmocephala dematiaceous anamorph Phragmocephala elliptica - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
twig (dead) dead twig is decayed by Sporidesmium anamorph Sporidesmium goidanichii - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
twig (dead, fallen) dead, fallen twig is decayed by apothecium Hymenoscyphus calyculus - a discomycete (Helotiales: Helotiaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
twig (fallen) fallen twig is decayed by pseudothecium Herpotrichia macrotricha - an ascomycete (Pleosporales: Lophiostomataceae) Minor Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
twig (hollow) hollow twig may house hibernating naked prepupa Allantus rufocinctus - a sawfly (Hymenoptera: Tenthredinidae) Benson, R.B., 1952
twig twig is decayed by Cytospora anamorph Valsa ambiens - a valsoid pyrenomycete (Diaporthales: Valsaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [extending uniformly along the whole length of twigs and branches]
twig twig is decayed by immersed, grouped in circles perithecium Valsa ambiens - a valsoid pyrenomycete (Diaporthales: Valsaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [extending uniformly along the whole length of twigs and branches]
wood (Armillaria mellea-decayed) Armillaria mellea-decayed wood is decayed by perithecium Lasiosphaeria ovina - a pyrenomycete (Sordariales: Lasiosphaeriaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
wood (dead) dead wood is decayed by Camposporium dematiaceous anamorph Camposporium pellucidum - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
wood (dead) dead wood is decayed by apothecium Mollisia cinerea - Common Grey Disco (Helotiales: Dermateaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
wood (dead) dead wood is decayed by apothecium Mollisia melaleuca - a discomycete (Helotiales: Dermateaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
wood (dead) dead wood is decayed by Pseudospiropes anamorph Strossmayeria atriseda - a discomycete (Helotiales: Helotiaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
wood (dead) dead wood is decayed by colony of Menispora dematiaceous anamorph Menispora ciliata - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus (Sordariales: Chaetosphaeriaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
wood (decorticate) decorticate wood is decayed by immersed pseudothecium Lophiostoma compressum - an ascomycete (Pleosporales: Lophiostomataceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
wood (rotten) rotten wood is decayed by colony of Dictyosporium dematiaceous anamorph Dictyosporium toruloides - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997
wood wood is decayed by perithecium Diaporthe eres - a pyrenomycete (Diaporthales: Valsaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [immersed in wood with necks emerging through the bark]
wood wood is decayed by perithecium Diaporthe pardalota - a pyrenomycete (Diaporthales: Valsaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [immersed in wood with necks emerging through the bark]
wood wood is decayed by perithecium Diaporthe rudis - a pyrenomycete (Diaporthales: Valsaceae) Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 [immersed in wood with necks emerging through the bark]
wood wood is decayed by Virgaria anamorph Virgaria nigra - a dematiaceous anamorphic fungus Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997

Rubus may be associated with more taxa listed at higher taxonomic level

MAGNOLIOPSIDA
(flowering plants)
MAGNOLIIDAE
(dicotyledonous flowering plants)
ROSACEAE
(roses and fruit trees)

References

Benson, R.B., 1951 Hymenoptera: 2. Symphyta. Section (a)
Benson, R.B., 1952 Hymenoptera: 2. Symphyta. Section (b)
Benson, R.B., 1958 Hymenoptera: 2. Symphyta. Section (c)
Bullock, J.A., 1992 Host Plants of British Beetles: A List of Recorded Associations
Ellis, M.B. & J.P., 1997 Microfungi on Land Plants: An Identification Handbook
Jessop, L., 1986 Dung Beetles and Chafers (Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea)
Morris, M.G., 1990 Orthocerous Weevils
Nau, B.S., 1984 Notes on the Recording and Identification of Psallus
Rotheray, G.E., 1989 Aphid Predators
Rotheray, G.E., 1993 Colour Guide to Hoverfly Larvae (Diptera, Syrphidae) in Britain and Europe
Spencer, K.A., 1972 Diptera: Agromyzidae
Stubbs, F.B. (Editor), 1986 Provisional Keys to British Plant Galls