gall of Pontania viminalis on willow

© J.- P. Kopelke

The globular galls of Pontania viminalis develop on the underside of the leafs of S. purpurea. They are are yellowish or reddish in colour and gain a size of 5-12 mm. The gall surface is covered with fine warts.

Ref.: Kopelke 1989a , 1990a