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Marble galls on oak

Posted on 2014/09/23 by Fay Newbery

Early autumn is a great time to go looking for galls. Most have had time to develop but those on leaves are still on the trees for easy spotting. Two of the larger galls on oak are Knopper galls and … Continue reading →

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Spangle leaf-manglers: Neuroterus spp.

Posted on 2013/10/24 by Waheed

If you’ve spent any time admiring the variety of oaks (Quercus spp.) on campus, you may have noticed strange growths on various parts of the trees. During last week’s Vegetation Survey and Assessment session, I came across a badly affected … Continue reading →

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