Phragmidium rubi-idaei

Description

A rust on Rubus idaeus (Raspberry). There is no host-plant alternation, and this is not considered to be a gall-causer.  Yellow aecia are on leaf uppersides; yellow uredinia and black telia on undersides. 

Similar Species

Similar species affect brambles (Rubus fruticosus, etc.)

Identification difficulty

host

Recording advice

Photograph both sides of the leaf.  Ensure you have noted the host-plant species in your comments

Habitat

Raspberries

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Species profile

Common names
Raspberry Rust
Species group:
fungus
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Pucciniales
Family:
Phragmidiaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
5
First record:
21/09/2017 (lemmon, roy)
Last record:
23/05/2022 (Guy, J)

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