Diplolepis weldi (Beutenmüller, 1913)

Nomenclature: Rhodites weldi Beutenmüller, 1913

Feeds on: Induces galls on Rosa L. sp. [R californica selected as a placeholder]

Distribution: United States: California

Diplolepis weldi (Beut.).

Rosa sp.
Leaf galls
Fig 201. In clusters, covered with reflexed, plumose spines. Type from Quail Flat, Tulare Co CA

Fig 201. On Rosa sp. Spines on the distal half flexed in middle and ending in a long plumose tip. In a cluster on leaf. Type galls were collected at Quail Flat, Tulare Co., Calif. at an elevation of 7000 ft. on July 28. Adults emerged the next March 17, 25, 50. All males.