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Galls - Hormaphis hamamelidis
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Galls - Hormaphis hamamelidis
Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
June 13, 2016
On witchhazel. There were dozens of green galls but only one red one.
Contributed by Aaron Hunt on 13 June, 2016 - 9:24pm

Moved
Moved from Unidentified Tracks, Sign, and Other Mysteries.
… Charley Eiseman, 13 June, 2016 - 10:01pm

Thinking Hormaphis hamamelidis
Both green and red ones in the guide, I'm guessing the red ones represent 'mature' galls but I am not positive. Compare:

… Chris Mallory, 13 June, 2016 - 9:41pm

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