Gall Content and Fate Hyperkey Page Seven

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Larva drop-shaped; distinct, white head capsule with darkened mandibles, brown spirals apparent under microscope; highly variable in size (2-5 mm); gall chamber frequently contains brown frass
(see figures a & b below)
Eurytoma gigantea
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Larva ovoid; no distinct head capsule; mandibles modified to anteriorly directed mouth hooks; general apperance of a maggot; gall chamber lined with tightly pressed grey frass
(see figures c & d below)
Eurosta solidaginis

Figure a


Figure b


Figure c

Figure d




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