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Sumac Galls

Melaphis rhois

Photo by JimJohnson2
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Field Notes

Notes:

This gall is caused by the Sumac Gall Aphid

Reference Links:

Species Melaphis rhois - Sumac Gall Aphid - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
JimJohnson2
This was found on a sumac tree. fruit? Gall?

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