01/08/2023
Bath Wildlife Sightings
Stigmina carpophila (a Leaf-spot fungus), Smallcombe, Bathwick, Bath, ST7664
Date first seen
Date last seen
Frequency of Sighting
Species
Evidence
Mature specimens become detached and drop to the ground leaving a 'shot-hole' effect.
Quantity
Most leaves infected
Locality
Smallcombe
Habitat
Almond trees n the 'nuttery'
Environmental Conditions
Sunny
Grid Reference
ST761642
Other Information
This fungus can also attack buds, flowers and fruit. Almonds are not often grown in Bath so the plants may have become infected while still at the tree nursery.
Recorded by
Rob Randall
Identified by
Rob Randall
