Urophora cuspidata (Meigen, 1826), (greater knapweed gall-fly)


21 Jun 2015 at OSGR: SU01 in South Wilts, England

Record SummaryFemale, on Greater Knapweed bud capitulum
Found asFemale imago
Date21 June 2015
Associated organismCentaurea scabiosa
OS grid refOSGR: SU01
Lat/Lon50° 60’ N, 1° 60’ W
Vice CountySouth Wilts, VC no: 8
CountryEngland
Voucher21 Jun 2015[S]
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Notes: Aculeus checked - see photos. Aculeus length=2.9mm.

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