Unknown f-splendens-aborted-bud-gall
The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Family: Cecidomyiidae | Genus: Unknown
Hosts: Fouquieria splendens
Detachable: integral
Color: red, yellow
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Location: bud
Form: abrupt swelling
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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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In 2012, Charley Eiseman reported galls occurring on Ocotillo. Exuviae were seen sticking out of some buds. Most buds on the host were aborted due to midge activity inside. Raymond Gagné stated that this species may be Asphondylia websteri.
”- Gallformers Contributors: (2023) Gallformers ID Notes©
Reference: https://bugtracks.wordpress.com/2012/12/08/midges-from-desert-blooms/
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