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Oak Leaf Galls (Polystepha pilulae) Galls on oak leaves in a longleaf pine forest. These impressive blister-like galls are caused by midge larvae developing within the leaves. Most larvae will hatch in autumn, however, many overwinter.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/70053/oak_leaf_galls_polystepha_pilulae.html" title="Oak Leaf Galls (Polystepha pilulae)"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3231/70053_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=nREr7rHM09LEyPPRzTkH98OP0J8%3D" width="102" height="152" alt="Oak Leaf Galls (Polystepha pilulae) Galls on oak leaves in a longleaf pine forest. These impressive blister-like galls are caused by midge larvae developing within the leaves. Most larvae will hatch in autumn, however, many overwinter.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/70052/oak_leaf_galls_polystepha_pilulae.html<br /> Fall,Geotagged,Polystepha pilulae,United States,pilulae" /></a></figure> Fall,Geotagged,Polystepha pilulae,United States,pilulae Click/tap to enlarge

Oak Leaf Galls (Polystepha pilulae)

Galls on oak leaves in a longleaf pine forest. These impressive blister-like galls are caused by midge larvae developing within the leaves. Most larvae will hatch in autumn, however, many overwinter.

Oak Leaf Galls (Polystepha pilulae) Galls on oak leaves in a longleaf pine forest. These impressive blister-like galls are caused by midge larvae developing within the leaves. Most larvae will hatch in autumn, however, many overwinter.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/70052/oak_leaf_galls_polystepha_pilulae.html<br /> Fall,Geotagged,Polystepha pilulae,United States,pilulae

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The Polystepha pilulae

''Polystepha pilulae'' is a species of gall midges in the family Cecidomyiidae.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded Nov 29, 2018. Captured Oct 31, 2018 15:59 in 1107 Turner McCall Blvd, Rome, GA 30161, USA.
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  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/6.3
  • 1/320s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm
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