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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 /> Habitat: Witch hazel leaves in a deciduous forest Geotagged,Hormaphis hamamelidis,Summer,United States,Witch-hazel cone gall aphid,gall 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).

Habitat: Witch hazel leaves in a deciduous forest

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

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Uploaded Sep 19, 2019. Captured Jun 22, 2019 10:23 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/6.3
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
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