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Goldenrod Gall - Eurosta solidaginis (Predated) These galls are home to fat, juicy grubs. However, this gall had been predated on--probably by a bird such as a chickadee because of the peck marks.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Meadow Eurosta,Eurosta solidaginis,Geotagged,Goldenrod gall fly,United States,Winter,gall,goldenrod gall Click/tap to enlarge

Goldenrod Gall - Eurosta solidaginis (Predated)

These galls are home to fat, juicy grubs. However, this gall had been predated on--probably by a bird such as a chickadee because of the peck marks.

Habitat: Meadow

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The Goldenrod gall fly

The goldenrod gall fly, also known as the goldenrod ball gallmaker, is a species of fly native to North America. The species is best known for the characteristic galls it forms on several species in the ''Solidago'', or goldenrod, genus.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Dec 2, 2021. Captured Mar 9, 2021 15:32 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/3.5
  • 1/256s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.

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