Silk button spangle galls are caused by the larvae of the gall wasp Neuroterus numismalis. It's strange how different species of wasp cause the oak tree to build completely different structures.
John, I have not seen this before or if I did, did not know what it was so found the picture very interesting. Thanks for sharing it and now you can be sure I will be looking for silk button spangle galls.
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Silk button spangle galls are caused by the larvae of the gall wasp Neuroterus numismalis. It's strange how different species of wasp cause the oak tree to build completely different structures.
ReplyDeleteI think I've seen similar ones to these. It's been a long time though. I would never know it was wasp larvae.
ReplyDeleteJohn, I have not seen this before or if I did, did not know what it was so found the picture very interesting. Thanks for sharing it and now you can be sure I will be looking for silk button spangle galls.
ReplyDeleteI have seen this on leaves though never knew what caused it. Thanks for the info and a great photo as well.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this kind of gall. Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you focus in on the small, beautiful, exquisite detail. Nature is so wonderful. Thank you for sharing the photo.
ReplyDeleteI do believe all the ideas you've offered on your post. They're very convincing and will certainly work.
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