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Apiomorpha sp.
A female gall about 35 mm long with a smooth exterior, arising from the stem. On neighbouring branches and along the main leaf veins, mostly, were cylindrical male galls with flared free ends (pics 4 & 5) .
Not sure if they are of the same species.
Spotted on a gum tree ( either E. goniocalyx or E. nortonii or similar) near a storm drain gully - nature reserve.
The tree had a few other species of Apiomorpha galls - male and female.
Expert opinion ( Dr Lynne Cooke) says it could be A.conica judging by the other apiomorpha galls on this tree.
The host is more likely to be a member of Euc. Section Maidenaria .
Spotted on Jun 20, 2022
Submitted on Jun 20, 2022
2 Comments
Yes John, they are fascinating. You should see some of the shapes..
Hi Leuba, MALE and FEMALE galls. What next ! Way over my head, but fascinating stuff. John B.