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22-FEB-2011 Christine Hanrahan

Opened Oak rough bullet galls showing wasp cocoon

These are two separate "Oak rough bullet galls" made by a Disholcaspis quercusmamma wasp in the Cynipidae family. One has a fully intact cynipid wasp cocoon (L), the other, has a cocoon that has been chewed open and is empty. The cocoons are very hard and are perfectly formed ovals.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/60s f/6.3 at 5.0mm iso400 hide exif
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Date/Time22-Feb-2011 17:18:18
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ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
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Focal Length5 mm
Exposure Time1/60 sec
Aperturef/6.3
ISO Equivalent400
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slhoornstra24-Feb-2011 01:46
Very interesting, one might think they are moon rocks, a very excellent macro, must be very small. V
Valene23-Feb-2011 17:28
Very nice detailed shot. V
globalgadabout23-Feb-2011 15:03
resourceful wasps...and determined as well to tunnel their way of of the galls...fine shot and fascinating tale...V
Colin Storey23-Feb-2011 13:41
Wow, great image showing the two stages. v
Patricia Kay23-Feb-2011 10:22
Great details and info Christine...BV
Tom LeRoy23-Feb-2011 10:07
Thank you for the detailed image and for the explanation. Great Work!
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)23-Feb-2011 06:22
A nice detailed shot and a great segment of our natural wonders.
Cindi Smith23-Feb-2011 03:41
Wow,how cool!
Margot W23-Feb-2011 03:05
The almost look like an edible treat.
Carl Carbone23-Feb-2011 02:13
You're better than those "subject-a-day" calendars! Very interesting! Thanks!
Hank Vander Velde23-Feb-2011 01:39
A nice detailed image and good info Christine. Thanks for sharing.
Pierre23-Feb-2011 01:18
Un sujet bien illustré et instructif! V
Jean Chiasson23-Feb-2011 00:25
Great details bravo Christine vote
Graeme22-Feb-2011 23:19
Amazing capture and info Christine.BV
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