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Goldenrod Gall Fly

Eurosta solidaginis

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Field Notes

Description:

Previously posted under plants - seed pods. But this is where the Goldenrod Gall Fly has laid its eggs in the steam of the goldenrod.

Habitat:

Near wooded area, probably more like a meadow.

Species ID Suggestions

goldenrod gall fly

Eurosta solidaginis

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AnnaWhipkey
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Comments (5)
ForestDragon
This would be a perfect addition to my new mission for Arthropod galls. http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/147306057 I also imagine you didn't mean to have this in the Plants of Ecuador mission. ;-)
Carol Snow Milne
WOW, Anna, That is so cool. Thanks! I would never have guessed!
AnnaWhipkey
this is actually a gall formed when the goldenrod gall fly lays her eggs in the stem

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Plants of Ecuador
Mission
Seeds and Seed Pods
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 1, 2012

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