Unknown-cynipidae q-chrysolepis-cotton-candy-gall

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The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.

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Family: Cynipidae (Wasp) | Genus: Unknown (Cynipidae)

Hosts: Quercus chrysolepis

Detachable: Detachable

Color: pink, red

Texture: woolly, hairy, succulent

Abundance: occasional

Shape: globular

Season: Summer

Alignment:

Walls:

Location: bud, stem

Form:

Cells: monothalamous

Possible Range:

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Our ID Notes may contain important tips necessary for distinguishing this gall from similar galls and/or important information about the taxonomic status of this gall inducer.

Further Information (2)

Plant Galls of the Western United States - Russo, Ronald A. (2021) [Link]

Gallformers ID Notes - Gallformers Contributors (2026) [Link]

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Created Feb 4, 2026 1:47 PM UTC • Last updated Feb 4, 2026 1:47 PM UTC