Jewelweed Vein Gall - Neolasioptera impatientifolia

This gall was on the midrib of a jewelweed leaf ((Impatiens capensis). The gall had at least one hole in it. There were also some tiny green eggs(?) on the leaf.

Habitat: Underside of a jewelweed leaf in a mixed forest

comments (2)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Nice! Is the hole the work of a parasite or other predator? Posted 5 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
  Lion
  
  I'm not sure, but am trying to figure that out. It looks to me like either parasitism/predation because the gall looks different than the other ones I've seen online. I posted the photo on BG and hopefully someone there will know. Posted 5 years ago