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Flower-like gall on cypress - Taxodiomyia

Flower-like gall on cypress - Taxodiomyia
Ocean Springs, Hancock County, Mississippi, USA
July 8, 2012
I had to do a double-take when I remembered that there aren't supposed to be flowers on cypress trees. I snagged some, and will post more photos when the occupants emerge.

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Moved from ID Request.

There are a few different midge galls on cypress
Do you have a shot that shows more detail?

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