Spangle Galls

March 01, 2018  •  Leave a Comment

I photographed these amazing Spangle Galls in a local woodland nr Hebden Bridge, there was an absolute abundance of them.

The Galls are made by the Spangle Gall Wasp - Neuroterus quercusbaccarum. They have a facinating life cycle if anyones interested :

http://www.naturespot.org.uk/species/spangle-gall-wasp

I also think they're really interesting to look at!


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