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Witch Hazel Cone Gall Aphid - Hormaphis hamamelidis These galls are caused by tiny aphids. Their host is Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana).<br /> <br /> They are easily recognizable by a red conical gall structure. This gall, which are rich in nutrients, provide both food and shelter for the female aphid. <br /> <br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61972/witch_hazel_cone_gall_aphid_-_hormaphis_hamamelidis.html" title="Witch Hazel Cone Gall Aphid - Hormaphis hamamelidis"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/61972_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=r0e0VT%2FkrCvXNAUM0sN1knu5WHg%3D" width="200" height="148" alt="Witch Hazel Cone Gall Aphid - Hormaphis hamamelidis These galls are caused by tiny aphids. Their host is Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana).<br /> <br /> They are easily recognizable by a red conical gall structure. This gall, which are rich in nutrients, provide both food and shelter for the female aphid. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61969/witch_hazel_cone_gall_aphid_-_hormaphis_hamamelidis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61973/witch_hazel_cone_gall_aphid_-_hormaphis_hamamelidis.html Geotagged,Hormaphis,Hormaphis hamamelidis,Summer,United States,Witch Hazel Cone Gall Aphid,Witch-hazel cone gall aphid,aphid,gall aphid" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61969/witch_hazel_cone_gall_aphid_-_hormaphis_hamamelidis.html" title="Witch Hazel Cone Gall Aphid - Hormaphis hamamelidis"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/61969_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=%2FMxtxuYqrigJTNDOlw7d31a6itI%3D" width="200" height="144" alt="Witch Hazel Cone Gall Aphid - Hormaphis hamamelidis These galls are caused by tiny aphids. Their host is Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana).<br /> <br /> They are easily recognizable by a red conical gall structure. This gall, which are rich in nutrients, provide both food and shelter for the female aphid.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61972/witch_hazel_cone_gall_aphid_-_hormaphis_hamamelidis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61973/witch_hazel_cone_gall_aphid_-_hormaphis_hamamelidis.html Geotagged,Hormaphis hamamelidis,Summer,United States,Witch-hazel cone gall aphid,aphid,gall aphid,witch hazel" /></a></figure> Geotagged,Hormaphis hamamelidis,Summer,United States,Witch Hazel Cone Gall Aphid,Witch-hazel cone gall aphid,aphid,gall,gall aphid Click/tap to enlarge

Witch Hazel Cone Gall Aphid - Hormaphis hamamelidis

These galls are caused by tiny aphids. Their host is Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana).

They are easily recognizable by a red conical gall structure. This gall, which are rich in nutrients, provide both food and shelter for the female aphid.

Witch Hazel Cone Gall Aphid - Hormaphis hamamelidis These galls are caused by tiny aphids. Their host is Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana).<br /> <br /> They are easily recognizable by a red conical gall structure. This gall, which are rich in nutrients, provide both food and shelter for the female aphid. <br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61969/witch_hazel_cone_gall_aphid_-_hormaphis_hamamelidis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61973/witch_hazel_cone_gall_aphid_-_hormaphis_hamamelidis.html Geotagged,Hormaphis,Hormaphis hamamelidis,Summer,United States,Witch Hazel Cone Gall Aphid,Witch-hazel cone gall aphid,aphid,gall aphid

Witch Hazel Cone Gall Aphid - Hormaphis hamamelidis These galls are caused by tiny aphids. Their host is Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana).<br /> <br /> They are easily recognizable by a red conical gall structure. This gall, which are rich in nutrients, provide both food and shelter for the female aphid.<br /> <br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61972/witch_hazel_cone_gall_aphid_-_hormaphis_hamamelidis.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/61973/witch_hazel_cone_gall_aphid_-_hormaphis_hamamelidis.html Geotagged,Hormaphis hamamelidis,Summer,United States,Witch-hazel cone gall aphid,aphid,gall aphid,witch hazel

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The Witch-hazel cone gall aphid

The witch-hazel cone gall aphid is a minuscule insect, a member of the aphid superfamily, whose presence on a witch-hazel plant is easily recognizable by a red conical gall structure. This gall, rich in nutrients, provides both food and shelter for the female aphid.

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Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 25, 2018. Captured Jun 24, 2018 10:32 in 80 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.