Maple Eyespot Gall Midge
Acericecis ocellaris
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This bug has been reportedly found in the following regions:
Mentone, Alabama
Athens, Georgia
Alpena, Michigan
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
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The spots are caused by a maggot that excretes something onto the leaves as they eat them. They then fall off and live the rest of the year in the soil beneath the tree. Their numbers may fluctuate from year to year depending on weather conditions.