Walshomyia c-forbesii-christmas-star-gall
The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Family: Cecidomyiidae | Genus: Walshomyia
Hosts: Cupressus forbesii
Detachable: detachable
Color: brown, red, green
Texture: hairless, leafy
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Alignment: drooping
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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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This light to dark-brown gall causes affected scales to flare outwards, taking on the shape of an isotoxal star. A large point, perhaps containing the larva, protrudes from the center of the flared gall.
Observed in California in April.
”- Gallformers Contributors: (2024) Gallformers ID Notes©
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