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Spined Turban Gall

Antron Douglassi

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

This gall formation almost had a hat like formation on top with projections on the bottom.

Habitat:

under an oak leaf in a riparian habitat.

Reference Links:

CalPhotos: Antron douglasii; Spined Turban Gall Wasp

Species ID Suggestions

Spined turban gall

Antron douglasii

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MartinL
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Comments (2)
MartinL
Neat! Would you not expect flamboyant in California? This is also by a wasp with its larva inside. Wasp Antron douglasii http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/cgi/img_query?enlarge=0000+0000+0807+0861

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PublishedAugust 8, 2013

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