Robins Pincushion Gall by ShadowsNTime
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Description
Little did I know when Andrea sent me on a fact finding mission;-) that I would then discover other 'galls' in my yard. I believe this to be a variety of Robin's Pincushion, after searching hundreds of images this came closest in name, color, shape. Found this one today when checking on my garden, Knowing the plant its on does not have this anomaly set me on the search.
The 'causer' in this case is a gall wasp (Diplolepis rosae) which lays its eggs in either the leaves or stem. One gall may contain several grubs, each in an individual chamber. Subsequently, other insects may invade the gall in order to parasitise the gall wasp grubs. The gall grubs will overwinter inside the 'apparently' dead gall, to emerge next Spring.
Thanks for looking and previous comments. Thanks also for condolences for my friend's brother, and for congrats to Alex and I! **note: I brightened this a bit because of the nuisance maple seeds...**
Comments (22)
better get rid of those seeds are you will have trees growing all over your garden. very interesting plant and superb capture
What a strange looking seed! Great find though, good results for your escapades! Great shot :-)
Hahaha!!! Richard, I need an army, there are thousands of these seeds everywhere and they are still falling! According to an article I read the overseeding is cause by an unusually hot summer last year!
Excellent capture and detail, well done....
most amazing!
VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!
YOU DO GREAT RESEARCH WORK! THIS IS AWESOME.
Beautiful green and detail. excellent shot!!
Very unique find, Lynn. Thanks for the info, don't recall ever seeing anything like this. Great capture.
excellent capture my friend and great research !!
Super find, Lynn! You'll have to watch for the hatching and get a pic of the occupants!
Great find Lynn and an interesting narration. Well done my friend! Wishing you and Alex a great Sunday! :)
Very nice macro of these gall... I like the sharp details ! Bravo !
great shot but not another tumor!!!!!!!! alex
Cool looking shot Lynn
Great study and information. Nice contrast between the textures of the plant and the seeds on the ground.
Your image is very well done. 5+.
Very interesting, you always have the weirdest yet cool things for us fans! Thank you for sharing, can't wait to see more! :))
interesting!! and great capture!
nice capture!
Fantastic shot.
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m behind again :o)..interesting info lynn ,i knew andreas name would be there somewhere :o)..excellent capture mick