Rhopalomyia e-leptocephala-ribbed-leaf-gall
The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Family: Cecidomyiidae | Genus: Rhopalomyia
Hosts: Euthamia leptocephala
Detachable: detachable
Color: green
Texture: hairless, ribbed
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Shape: spindle
Season: Spring
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Alignment: erect, leaning
Walls:
Location: lower leaf, leaf midrib, between leaf veins
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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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Green, hairless, spindle or cylindrical shaped galls emerging erect or leaning from on or adjacent to the lower midrib of leaves of Euthamia leptocephala. The galls are longitudinally ribbed and typically narrow to a short nipple at the apex. Observed in Louisiana in May.
”- Gallformers Contributors: (2024) Gallformers ID Notes©
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