Contarinia pseudotsugae
The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Family: Cecidomyiidae | Genus: Contarinia
Hosts: Pseudotsuga menziesii
Detachable: integral
Color: yellow
Texture: hairless, succulent
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Shape: spindle
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Location: leaf midrib
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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.
Field guide to diseases and insect pests of northern and central Rocky Mountain conifers. Report No. R1-03-08
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Noticeable galls may be seen on new needles starting in June (fig. 184). Galls of C. pseudotsugae are swollen on the lower surface and colored on both surfaces with yellow, pink, or purple. [photos on pg. 114]
”- Hagle, S.K.; Gibson, K.E.; and Tunnock, S: (2003 (with slight rev. 2013)) Field guide to diseases and insect pests of northern and central Rocky Mountain conifers. Report No. R1-03-08©
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