Unknown d-californica-stem-swelling
The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.
Family: Cecidomyiidae | Genus: Unknown
Hosts: Danthonia californica
Detachable: integral
Color: green
Texture: hairless
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Season: Summer
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Alignment: integral
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Location: stem
Form: abrupt swelling
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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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An ovate swelling on the stem of Danthonia californica. Occurs as a large, single swelling unlike the clusters of small rounded pustules associated with Cynipanguina galls on this host. The identity of the inducer is unknown; it is placed as a midge speculatively. Observed in California in June.
”- Gallformers Contributors: (2024) Gallformers ID Notes©
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