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Oak Tree Galls

Description:

Rounded fruit-like objects found on oak trees. Caused by wasps laying eggs in the tree

Habitat:

Along the Canyon Trail at Ft Worth Nature Center and Refuge

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3 Comments

MadGrady
MadGrady 10 years ago

From that point, I have no idea lol

MadGrady
MadGrady 10 years ago

From what I read, wasps eggs laid in the acorn cups cause this sort of reaction.

ColtMooney
ColtMooney 10 years ago

What causes this

MadGrady
Spotted by
MadGrady

Texas, USA

Spotted on Apr 5, 2014
Submitted on Apr 5, 2014

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