Walshomyia c-decurrens-branch-tip-gall

The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Family: Cecidomyiidae | Genus: Walshomyia
Detachable: integral
Color: yellow, green
Texture: succulent
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Plant Galls of the Western United States

Tip-Gall Midge
Walshomyia sp. C.

Galls of this midge occur at the tips of branches of incense cedar and initially look like normal buds or developing fruiting bodies in spring. The round, monothalamous bud galls with overlapping bud scales are light beige to yellow.

- Russo, Ronald A. : (2021) Plant Galls of the Western United States©


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