Rabdophaga repenticornua
# Rabdophaga repenticornua

Rabdophaga repenticornua is a gall midge which forms galls on the buds of creeping willow (Salix repens).

## Description

The female fly lays an egg in the bud of Salix repens. The solitary, orange larva feeds within the bud which grows into a 13 mm long, horn-like, reddish tube which tapers to the tip. Development of the larva probably takes two years.

## Distribution

The gall has been found in Scotland.

