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What is this?

George CareyGeorge Carey Posts: 8
in Wildlife gardening
I found this attached to an azalea. It seems to be some kind of pupa. It feels hard to the touch. Does anyone have any ideas?


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  • nutcutletnutcutlet PeterboroughPosts: 25,883
    some kind of gall I think

  • George CareyGeorge Carey Posts: 8
    I think you are right. I Googled 'azalea gall' and found quite a few pictures that look very similar. I will remove it.  Many thanks!

  • nutcutletnutcutlet PeterboroughPosts: 25,883
    Galls are interesting things. 
  • George CareyGeorge Carey Posts: 8
    Fascinating. I went out and quickly found a few more:


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