SCIENTIFIC NAME:
PONTANIA PROXIMA
VERNACULAR NAME:
WILLOW RED GALL

Fig 1
DESCRIPTION
A striking pinkish-red, bean shaped structure found on the leaves of various Willows. The surface is slightly uneven and the whole structure can reach up to 15mm in length and is seen on the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves.
DISTRIBUTION Common throughout.
HABITAT Common on Willow.

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