Common Spangle Gall Wasp (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) galls, on underside of Oak (Quercus sp. ) leaf
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Common Spangle Gall Wasp (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) galls, on underside of Oak (Quercus sp. ) leaf
Common Spangle Gall Wasp (Neuroterus quercusbaccarum) galls, on underside of Oak (Quercus sp.) leaf, Downe Bank Nature Reserve, North Downs, Kent, England, august
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Media ID 7484315
© FLPA/Dave Pressland
Abnormal Borough Bromley Deciduous Down Downe Bank Downland Downlands Downs Gall Galls Greater London Growth Kent Leaf Leaves North Downs Oaks Outer London Outgrowth Parasite Parasites Parasitic Parasitised Parasitized Quercus Reserves Spangle Spangles
EDITORS COMMENTS
Nature's Artistry: A Gall-ery of Surprises on an Oak Leaf!". Step into the enchanting world of the Common Spangle Gall Wasp, where tiny wonders await! This print captures a mesmerizing sight - delicate galls adorning the underside of an Oak leaf. It's like stumbling upon a secret treasure trove in the heart of Downe Bank Nature Reserve! These peculiar growths, created by the ingenious Neuroterus quercusbaccarum wasp, showcase nature's artistic flair. Each gall is a unique masterpiece, resembling intricate spangles that add a touch of glamour to this humble leaf. In this snapshot from Kent, England, these galls reveal themselves as fascinating parasites with their own story to tell. They cling onto their oak host with determination and grace while providing shelter for their developing young ones. As summer graces us with its warm embrace, these European Oak inhabitants thrive amidst the vibrant foliage. The North Downs' picturesque landscape becomes home to countless creatures like our gall-wearing wasps and other wild residents. So take a moment to marvel at this extraordinary collaboration between insect and tree. Let your imagination wander through this miniature wonderland where even abnormalities can be breathtakingly beautiful. Join us on this whimsical journey through Greater London's natural splendor and discover how something as small as a gall can leave such an indelible mark on our hearts.
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