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10-JUN-2013	Christine Hanrahan

Harmandia Galls on poplar leaf

This cluster of pretty galls is on a trembling aspen leaf (poplar). These galls are made by midges in the family Cecidomyiidae. According to Bug Guide, these particular midges are in the Genus Harmandia. Bug Guide also notes that "In late spring or summer, full-grown larvae drop to the ground to overwinter."

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Karen Stuebing		14-Jan-2014 21:47
These really are pretty galls with the red color and perfect globe shapes. V.

Terry Sprague		14-Jan-2014 13:52
Terrific find and capture. Great info, thanks! V

Stephanie		14-Jan-2014 11:50
Very pretty! These galls look like red berries! V

laine		14-Jan-2014 08:38
Well they look pretty, but midges are not nice.

Blandine Mangin		14-Jan-2014 08:15
very nice compo ! v

Helen Betts		14-Jan-2014 07:04
Such a lovely composition, and the color makes for a festive image. I agree with Jim, they do look like berries! V.

joseantonio		14-Jan-2014 05:05
Lovely light and details.V.

globalgadabout		14-Jan-2014 04:31
you've got a lot of galls here...seems the midges are on an upswing..

Jim Coffman		14-Jan-2014 03:56
A great closeup! I thought these were berries. I really learn from you,Christine..

Margot W		14-Jan-2014 03:27
Exceptional photo. Looking as if the hand of man had decorated this perfect leaf.

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