Camellia Gall

Rabdophaga rosaria

The Camellia gall, also known as the Rosette Gall, is an abnormality caused by the midge Rabdophaga rosaria. The galls comprise 30 or more short leaves, each containing a single pinkish larva in the centre that overwinters inside the gall on the tree. As they mature, the galls change colour to brown.