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Associated observations

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What

Wattle Gall Rusts (Genus Uromycladium)

Observer

sarinozi

Date

January 3, 2024 02:16 PM ACDT

Description

on Acacia pycnantha
this post for the large, brown, lumpy gall
other posts of the same: covered in dark brown dust like spore.
I brought one home and cut it up;
texture, like a hard, woody, apple. flesh seemed to darken with oxidation. 2 different larvae inside with web-tunnel/trails of frass that one was in, hanging out of the "fruit" but with in the creases (I damaged one larvae) and an ant (also damaged)

Photos / Sounds

What

Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha)

Observer

sarinozi

Date

January 3, 2024 02:16 PM ACDT

Description

this post for the Golden Wattle

Photos / Sounds

What

Golden Wattle Gall Wasp (Trichilogaster signiventris)

Observer

sarinozi

Date

January 3, 2024 02:16 PM ACDT

Description

this post for the small round galls seen in the 2nd and 4th photos

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