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Holm oak gall
Plagiotrochus quercusilicis
40.5354, -3.68894
Field Notes
Description:
The female wasps of the cynipidae Plagiotrochus quercusilicis cause red galls on green oaks(Quercus ilex) and kermes (Quercus coccifera). These galls can appear in both, leaves and masculine inflorescences or tassels. The gall shape is like a ballon when it is in leaves. However, gall shape in tassels is like a rod, therefore is named variety fusifex.
Habitat:
Dispersed Holm oak forest
Notes:
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/125 sec. f/13; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: -1 EV. Focal Length: 90.0 mm.
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Plagiotrochus quercusilicis bisexual
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PublishedMay 27, 2013
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