Amphibolips q-nigra-spindle-flower-gall (sexgen)
The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Family: Cynipidae | Genus: Amphibolips
Hosts: Quercus hemisphaerica
Detachable: detachable
Color: brown
Texture: hairless
Abundance:
Shape: spindle
Season: Spring
Related:
Alignment:
Walls: thin, radiating-fibers
Location: flower
Form:
Cells: monothalamous
Possible Range:i
Common Name(s):
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.
Gallformers ID Notes
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A spindle-shaped Amphibolips gall similar to that of Amphibolips quercuscitriformis in every way except that it was found at the end of a catkin rather than the leaf, stem, or bud. The catkin was slightly thicker and remained on the tree longer than ungalled catkins.
Observed on Quercus hemisphaerica in Florida in June.
”- Gallformers Contributors: (2023) Gallformers ID Notes©
Further Information:
Pending...
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