Unknown-cynipidae q-chrysolepis-starburst-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: hairy

Abundance: occasional

Shape:

Season: Summer, Fall

Alignment:

Walls:

Location: lower leaf, leaf midrib

Form:

Cells: monothalamous

Possible Range:

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On Quercus chrysolepis

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 (3)

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

License: Public Domain / CC0

Cynipid Galls of the Pacific Slope - LH Weld (1957) [Link]

License: Public Domain / CC0

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

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