Callirhytis hopkinsi (agamic)
The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Family: Cynipidae | Genus: Callirhytis
Hosts: Quercus imbricaria
Detachable: detachable
Color: brown, yellow, green
Texture: honeydew, hairless
Abundance:
Shape: globular
Season: Summer, Fall
Related:
Alignment: erect
Walls: thick
Location: fruit
Form: pip
Cells: monothalamous
Possible Range:i
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Synonymy: 
Our ID Notes may contain important tips necessary for distinguishing this gall from similar galls and/or important information about the taxonomic status of this gall inducer.
Cynipid galls of the eastern United States
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Callirhytis hopkinsi
Quercus imbricaria
Acorn galls
A pip gall beside young acorns of current season, secreting honeydew, broader than high.
[Photo caption]
On Q imbricaria. Galls drop in early Sept (WV). Adults emerged the second spring Mar 29-Apr 14; third spring Mar 29-Apr 15; fourth spring Apr 13. Dr Hopkins estimated there were 50-100 galls per square foot on ground under tree or over a bushel under one tree.
- LH Weld: (1959) Cynipid galls of the eastern United States©
Reference: https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/273718#page/111/mode/1up
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