The Challenge: Look for signs of insects: on bare tree branches, under rocks, on the backside of leaves, on or under a fallen log, in a woodpile, in the soil.
We found a Goldenrod Gall
It's hard to see but it's not completely rounded.
Here is a close up view...
They are made by Eurosta solidaginis
Eurosta solidaginis larva
Eurosta solidaginis adult
Here is a site that has several types of Galls
The only kind of galls that I have seen in real life are oak galls so this was something new to me. I will have to remember to add galls to my list of insect signs. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your winter insect study.