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Identification history
| Fergusonina sp. (genus) | 30 Mar 2022 | MichaelMulvaney | ||
| Unidentified | 30 Mar 2022 | ruthkerruish |
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Although I put in an insect size 0 it is wrong - I don't know - haven't cut the galls open - I want them to develop a bit further,
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ruthkerruish
wrote:
30 Mar 2022
If it is the gall-forming fly family Fergusonina, I understand that it is in association with a nematode, and induces galls on Myrtaceae, eg eucalypts. It is being considered overseas as a biological control agent for the common paperbark (Melaleuca quinquenervia).
It has certainly done a lot of damage to the young eucalypt in the park
It has certainly done a lot of damage to the young eucalypt in the park
ruthkerruish
wrote:
30 Mar 2022
ruthkerruish
wrote:
30 Mar 2022
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- 29 Mar 2022 11:51 AM Recorded on
- ruthkerruish Recorded by
Additional information
- Young Eucalypt tree totally devoid of leaves Associated plant
- Possibly a very large wasp gall (20mm) - much larger than the usual insect gall on eucalypts Associated Insect
- Less than 5mm Animal size
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