Walshomyia j-osteosperma-tube-gall-midge

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The inducer of this gall is unknown or undescribed.

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Family: Cecidomyiidae (Midge) | Genus: Walshomyia

Hosts: Juniperus monosperma / Juniperus osteosperma

Detachable: Detachable

Color: brown, orange, yellow, tan

Texture: glaucous, hairless

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Shape: conical

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Location: bud, stem, leaf edge

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Common Name(s): Juniper Tube Gall Midge, Tube Gall Midge (Walshomyia sp. C)

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Our ID Notes may contain important tips necessary for distinguishing this gall from similar galls and/or important information about the taxonomic status of this gall inducer.

Further Information (3)

Gallformers ID Notes - Gallformers Contributors (2026) [Link]

License: Public Domain / CC0

Field Guide to Plant Galls of California and Other Western States - Russo, Ron (2006) [Link]

The plant-feeding gall midges of North America - Raymond J. Gagne (1989) [Link]

Created Feb 4, 2026 1:47 PM UTC • Last updated Feb 4, 2026 1:47 PM UTC