Unknown q-rubra-stellate-bud-gall
The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Hosts: Quercus rubra
Detachable: detachable
Color: pink, red, yellow, green
Texture: ribbed, mealy
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Season: Spring
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Location: bud, stem
Form:
Cells: monothalamous
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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.
Gallformers ID Notes
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Clusters of 2-4 star-shaped galls on the buds of Quercus rubra in spring. Each gall had 6-7 flat yellow wings sweeping up to a slightly curled point tinged with red. The galls were uneven crusted with a red material but otherwise hairless and smooth. Observed in NY in May.
”- Gallformers Contributors: (2024) Gallformers ID Notes©
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