Neuroterus pallidus Bassett
Gall. In dense clusters at or near the ends of the aments of swamp white oak (Quercus platanoides [bicolor]), early in spring. Monothalamous. Round, smooth, and unevenly globular. Pale faded wood color and of a fine soft cellular consistence. They are fragile and may be easily crushed.
Habitat: NY, NJ, CT
A distinct species readily known by its pale color. The gall is also very characteristic and may be easily known from other species found on the sterile flowers of the oaks.
”- William Beutenmuller: (1910) The North American Species of Neuroterus and their Galls©