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Galls - Andricus quercusfoliatus
Copyright © 2015 Matt Edmonds

Galls - Andricus quercusfoliatus
Pinellas County, Florida, USA
November 10, 2015
Size: 1.1 cm ish
On some type of oak.
Contributed by Matt Edmonds on 16 November, 2015 - 9:10pm
Last updated 28 January, 2023 - 3:54pm

Moved
Moved from Unidentified Galls.
… Adam Kranz, 28 January, 2023 - 3:54pm

I'm not a gall expert
but take a look at Andricus quercusfoliatus. Looks good and is restricted to Florida. Just my opinion. Wait for a gall expert to be sure. :)
… Chris Hartley, 23 November, 2015 - 4:03pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request for expert attention.
… Jeff Brown, 18 November, 2015 - 11:26pm

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