Bath Wildlife Sightings

Galls of Andricus grossulariae (Gooseberry Gall Wasp) on Lucombe Oak, St. James’ Cemetery, Bath, ST7464

Confirmed

Date first seen

Date last seen

Frequency of Sighting

Species

Andricus grossulariae Giraud - 1859 (Oak Gooseberry Gall wasp), Quercus x crenata Lam. (Turkey x Cork Oak)

Evidence

Quantity

Several

Locality

St. James' Cemetery, Lower Bristol Road, Bath

Habitat

Male catkins of Lucombe Oak

Environmental Conditions

Light shade

Grid Reference

ST741645

Other Information

These 'gooseberries' are not yet ripe. The will later turn dark red and then brown.

Recorded by

Rob Randall

Identified by

Rob Randall