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