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Callirhytis seminator
Slightly smaller than a golf ball. Fuzzy, white gall with pink spots. Produced by the larvae of a tiny wasp. Growing on the stem of a White Oak. Image 4 for tree ID purposes.
Sears Bellows County Park, New York. Trail side in an oak and pitch pine woodlands. White Oak tree.
Spotted on May 26, 2013
Submitted on Jun 10, 2013
2 Comments
Hi Technopony13, don't give up! I would say at least half of my spottings were seen in my back yard in a suburban neighborhood. Sometimes all it takes is to slow down and observe what is around you.
For instance, if you have flowering plants in your yard, there is a good chance that insects will be attracted to them.
I also visit local parks near me, like the one where I found this gall. I am sure you will begin to find interesting organisms. You would be amazed at how wonderful even something as common as a fly can become when you take a closer look. :)
Never seen one wish I had though I don't see many cool things.