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 globular gall on the upper surface of Quercus marilandica leaves in Texas resembling Polystepha pilulae but with a distinct flat top. A similar gall has been observed on Quercus myrtifolia in Florida(2).
Unless noted otherwise in the ID Notes, observations of this gall are collected in the Observation Field Gallformers Code with value q-marilandica-flat-top-gall on iNaturalist. You can view them here: