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Neuroterus fragilis? - Neuroterus fragilis
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Neuroterus fragilis? - Neuroterus fragilis
Davis, Yolo County, California, USA
April 6, 2013
Found on Quercus lobata, any tips on how to distinguish Neuroterus fragilis from N. washingtonensis?

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Contributed by Byrain on 7 April, 2013 - 2:26pm
Last updated 27 April, 2013 - 5:07pm

Yes
I asked Ron Russo about this one because the host is different from the three he lists in his book:

"You have N. fragilis. These galls are always succulent looking and not cranial, twisted, hairy as in N. washingtonensis. Due to the restricted host-range of the latter (Q. garryana), I would bet N. fragilis occurs on Q. lobata as well since it is known from at least 3 other white oaks."
… Joyce Gross, 27 April, 2013 - 5:10pm

 
Thanks for the update.
And thanks to Ron too. :)
… Byrain, 28 April, 2013 - 10:12pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Joyce Gross, 27 April, 2013 - 5:07pm

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