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Al Sabo 7
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Another specimen of Solidago. There are over 100 species, and it is difficult to identify individual species without specialist knowledge. -
Al Sabo 5
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A bunch gall, caused by a midge fly (Rhopalomyia solidaginis) laying her eggs in a goldenrod leaf bud. This species of midge fly is actually an ecosystem engineer, providing shelter and food for other species. -
Al Sabo 4
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There is a lot of goldenrod (Solidago spp.) in bloom this time of year. Despite what adverts would have you believe, goldenrod is not responsible for allergies. -
Al Sabo 6
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Another specimen of a goldenrod bunch gall.