I was very pleased to find these Robin's Pincushion galls on a wild rose bush today.
These strange looking growths are galls, caused by the larvae of Diplolepis rosae, a tiny gall wasp. Inside each gall there are lots of grubs, which feed on the gall over the the winter and emerge in spring as adults.
Such a unique-looking growth! There was a time when I used to look for such lookalikes of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
ReplyDeleteHi Shiju, totally unique looking! I've very rarely seen them before and never have I seen such impressive examples.
DeleteThey are interesting looking! Take care, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteHi Eileen, they are indeed, thanks. Have a lovely day.
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