Rhopalomyia s-nemoralis-spongy-gall

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The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.

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Family: Cecidomyiidae (Midge) | Genus: Rhopalomyia

Hosts: Solidago nemoralis

Detachable: Integral

Color: brown, green, tan

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Shape: globular

Season: Summer, Fall

Alignment: erect

Walls: spongy

Location: bud, stem

Form: abrupt swelling

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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