Unknown q-virginiana-young-acorn-cell
The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Hosts: Quercus virginiana
Detachable: integral
Color: gray
Texture: hairy, hairless
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Season: Spring, Summer
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Alignment: integral
Walls:
Location: fruit
Form: hidden cell
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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 hidden cell in small acorns on new growth in the spring on Quercus virginiana, causing acorns to cease development. Emerging in late May or early June, leaving a small circular egress hole. Dissection revealed a cynipid larval cell. Observed in Houston, TX.
”- Gallformers Contributors: (2024) Gallformers ID Notes©
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