Unknown a-manzanita-stem-borer
The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Hosts: Arctostaphylos manzanita
Detachable: integral
Color: brown
Texture: hairless
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Alignment: integral
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Location: stem
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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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At least one, but potentially 2 or more, beetle species associated with linear galleries in older branches of Arctostaphylos manzanita, apparently causing bark splitting and profusion of tissue along the outside of the branches, especially dense at joints. Observed in California with larvae present in November.
”- Gallformers Contributors: (2024) Gallformers ID Notes©
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