ERRATA: Gall inducer is believed to be a GALL MIDGE or MOTH not a WASP.
Leafy Manzanita Gall
Gall consisting of atypically shaped leaves/bracts appearing on the bud/stem of numerous species of manzanita. Known observations now range from near Santa Barbara, CA to northern Baja California. If anyone has an opportunity ethically to collect or dissect a specimen in the spring months, that could be helpful. Galls collected in August were empty. There is a very small larval chamber at the base of the gall.
”- Gallformers Contributors: (2024) Gallformers ID Notes©