The descriptive text, below the map, is from the Cornish Red Data Book (2009). The map on this web page depicts the organisms distribution and shows the records made pre-2000 and those made since.
Range & Status
Formerly widespread in England, but has become increasingly scarce.
Regional Distribution
In east Cornwall pre-1970.
Habitat & Ecology
Larvae occur in galls on the roots of Sheep' s Sorrel Rumex acetosella , chiefly on dry, well drained soils.
Threats
Loss of semi-natural pastures through intensification of agricultural use or abandonment of grazing.
Conservation
None.
I.J. Bennallick, S. Board, C.N. French, P.A. Gainey, C. Neil, R. Parslow, A. Spalding and P.E. Tompsett. eds. 2009. Red Data Book for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. 2nd Edition.Croceago Press.
The Cornish Red Data Book Project was led by the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Federation for Biological Recorders (CISFBR). The full text and species accounts (minus the maps) are available on the CISFBR website.