Callirhytis turnerii

Quercus nigra, phellos
Flower galls
Woolly, globular, as large as a cherry, consisting of several two-celled kernels. Adults out Apr 29. Type host. FL. Entered from literature.

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Q nigra. A woolly white gall on staminate flowers as in Fig 58 [Callirhytis quercusoperator]. Adults Apr 28 (FL).

The Woolly Gall of the Water Oak. Cynips q. turnerii n. sp.

Galls. — Globular, woolly galls, the size of an oxheart cherry, attached to the aments of Quercus aquatica [nigra]. Externally covered with dense, fine, rather long wool, white at first, but becoming rusty with age; internally consisting of numerous, triangular seed-like kernels, each kernel containing two cells. Length of kernel .12 inch. Diameter of gall one-half inch.

Described from three bred specimens which issued from galls April 28th. This interesting gall, I take pleasure in naming after my friend Dr. R. S. Turner of Fort George, Florida, who was the first to bring me specimens. I have, however, since found it quite abundant on several trees in Jacksonville.