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Insect Infection?? of Natives
Hi all
I have been steadily replanting trees on our small property east of Warwick for several years. In 2011, I started with some Forest Red Gum (Eucalyptus tereticornis) that I thought I would try to grow from seed.
The seedlings are now over 18months old and doing quite well. However... I have noticed that most of them have these "lumps". I figure they are some type of insect gall and they are about 6 to 7 mm across. Inside, there is a small white larva about 2 to 2.5 mm long.
I have also been growing Tallowwood (e.Microcorys) White Mahogany (e.Acmenoides) and Honey Box / Yellow Iron Bark (e.Melliodora), but these do not seem to be affected (or infected).
Should I be removing the galls (if thats what they are), or should I leave them alone?
Thanks
Darrell