Chamaediplosis c-forbesii-golden-goblet-gall
The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Family: Cecidomyiidae | Genus: Chamaediplosis
Hosts: Cupressus forbesii
Detachable: integral
Color: yellow
Texture: glaucous, hairless, succulent
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Shape: cup
Season: Spring
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Location: bud
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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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A golden, goblet-shaped gall that resembles Chamaediplosis nootkatensis. The gall is succulent, and causes the bud tips of Cupressus forbesii to swell and flare out. Older galls shrivel inward, and are dark brown to black.
Observed in California in April.
”- Gallformers Contributors: (2024) Gallformers ID Notes©
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