Juniper Bud Gall Midge
*Walshomiya sp. D
Bud gall appearing in spring on western juniper. Reddish-brown to tan-colored, 4-5mm in diameter, often smaller than nearby berries. Some galls may show a dimple or nipple at the apex. These galls are not elongated like W. juniperina and do not split at the apex upon maturity.
A photo of this gall can be found in Ronald Russo's 2021 publication, Plant Galls of the Western United States, on page 83.
Host:
Juniperus osteosperma (syn. Juniperus utahensis)
- Gallformers Contributors: (2024) Gallformers ID Notes©