Eucalyptus insect gall

Russell, ACT

Eucalyptus insect gall at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 04:50 PM
Eucalyptus insect gall at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 04:50 PM
Eucalyptus insect gall at Russell, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 04:50 PM
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Identification history

Eucalyptus insect gall 16 Jun 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Eucalyptus insect gall 28 Sep 2023 pmillsApio87
Eriococcidae sp. (family) 7 Sep 2023 Hejor1

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2 comments

pmillsApio87 wrote:
   28 Sep 2023
What is the host plant? These don't look like galls induced by scale insects; maybe flies or wasps.
RogerF wrote:
   28 Sep 2023
On eucalyptus twig. Similar to Maskellia galls.

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Additional information

  • eucalyptus Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • False Insect on a flower

Species information

  • Eucalyptus insect gall Scientific name
  • Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1317.1m Recorded at altitude

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