What is this? Aug 30, 2011 20:01:46 GMT -8 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Dave on Aug 30, 2011 20:01:46 GMT -8 On the hike Saturday.... bcbirding.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=reports&action=display&thread=4688...we saw these red balls on the leaves of some plants. They looked peculiar so we investigated by opening up one. Inside was a worm of sorts. Do you know what it is? Is this a parasite or some symbiotic relationship?Thanks, Dave
What is this? Sept 15, 2011 23:00:41 GMT -8 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Gord on Sept 15, 2011 23:00:41 GMT -8 Dave, that's from a Gall Wasp. They cause the leaf to make that ball to protect the larvae growing inside.