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California Jumping Wasp Galls

Neuroterus saltatorius [California Jumping Wasp Gall]

Description:

.75 mm tiny bird seeds jumping furiously today in 100 degree heat. California Jumping Wasp Galls.

Habitat:

Suburban patio under giant oak tree in my back yard at the edge of a green belt.

Notes:

Looked on patio & saw vigorous activity that I thought was fleas, but closer examination showed millions of tiny seeds jumping & rolling around. Just like "jumping beans", but tiny,

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ijohnomo
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ijohnomo

Spotted on Jul 16, 2017
Submitted on Jul 16, 2017

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