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Gall Midge

Rhopalomyia sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Pink/purple gall with elongated shape created by a gall midge. There was a green one that did not extend through the other side of the leaf on the next leaf over. This is seen on the fourth image.

Habitat:

White Sage in riparian scrub area.

Reference Links:

undescribed species on Salvia - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (2)
Tiz
The best looking galls I have ever seen! Outstanding pictures!

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PublishedNovember 13, 2013

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