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midrib swelling on Quercus marilandica - Contarinia undescribed-species-on-oak
Copyright © 2015 Michael W. Palmer

midrib swelling on Quercus marilandica - Contarinia undescribed-species-on-oak
Mehan, Payne County, Oklahoma, USA
August 6, 2015
ventral view. Although it is a bit difficult to tell from this image, the structure appears segmented. Rule is in mm.
Part of the leaf (not shown) is skeletonized, but probably not by this organism.

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Contributed by Michael W. Palmer on 6 August, 2015 - 6:20pm
Last updated 7 August, 2015 - 7:28am

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Moved from ID Request.
… Charley Eiseman, 7 August, 2015 - 7:28am

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