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Please help identify these things (Pics)
Was checking a hunting Prop. yesterday and came across there things growing an an oak tree. Can someone please tell me what they are.
  Just wanted to ad one of the plot.  |
RE: Please help identify these things (Pics)
Them almost look like acorns that didn't develop...not for sure what they are though. Just a thought
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RE: Please help identify these things (Pics)
Looks odd, almost like an acorn with out a nut ?
Looks like the insects like em .. |
RE: Please help identify these things (Pics)
Its called an Oak Gall -
http://www.gtcd.org/cgi-bin/content/content.cgi?db=content&uid=default&ww=on&a mp;id=314&view_records=1 Apparently there are lots of different types - but likely they are harmless to the host tree. Interesting biology and interation between insects and trees - never ceases to amaze me. Plots still got lots of ferns - love that "North Country Feel" - wish we had some oaks down south where I am! FH. |
RE: Please help identify these things (Pics)
ORIGINAL: farm hunter Its called an Oak Gall - http://www.gtcd.org/cgi-bin/content/content.cgi?db=content&uid=default&ww=on&a mp;id=314&view_records=1 Apparently there are lots of different types - but likely they are harmless to the host tree. Interesting biology and interation between insects and trees - never ceases to amaze me. Plots still got lots of ferns - love that "North Country Feel" - wish we had some oaks down south where I am! FH. http://www.fcps.edu/islandcreekes/ecology/Insects/Oak%20Apple%20Gall%20Wasp/3056042.jpg  |
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