I found this Speckled Gall while we were leaving the park yesterday. I was pretty excited because I have always wanted to see inside one.
I think this is from a Besbicus mirabilis, I could be wrong, I wasn't able to find much more about it then photos of the galls.
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| I think that the gall is on a white oak leaf. | |
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Gall wasps stimulate the over growth of tissue so their babies have a safe place to live and grow.
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| The top side of the leaf where the gall was attached. |
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| The underside of the leaf, where the gall attached. |
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| This is where the gall was attached to the leaf. |
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| The wasp larva lived here! |
and because I love to shine light through things!
Hope you have a great night!!
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