Dogwood Club Gall Midge
Causes spindle-shaped swellings
About Dogwood Club Gall Midge
Tiny, orange larvae of the Dogwood Club Gall Midge (Contarinia spp.) cause distinctive spindle-shaped swellings on dogwood twigs, disrupting normal growth. These galls weaken branches and can reduce the plant’s overall vigor, particularly in residential landscapes around Columbia and Franklin. Regular monitoring and timely pruning of affected twigs help manage this pest effectively.
Dogwood Club Gall Midge (Causes spindle-shaped swellings) is a landscape pest commonly found in Middle Tennessee, including Columbia, Thompson's Station, Spring Hill, and the surrounding areas. This entry is part of our Landscape Pests identification guide.
As lawn care and treatment specialists, we encounter Dogwood Club Gall Midge regularly when servicing properties across the region. Proper identification is the first step toward effective pest management that protects both your turf and your landscape plantings.
Quick Facts
- Common Name
- Dogwood Club Gall Midge
- Scientific Name
- Causes spindle-shaped swellings
- Category
- Landscape Pest
- Region
- Middle Tennessee
