Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

SpiderOakGall

Every leaf-turner should expect something. I was looking for galls.
It was a chilly morning, and this orb weaver was hunkered down.
The galls. Druon ignotum.
Some more. Swamp White Oak, whose leaves are rather furry on the underside, is the host.

mthew

One response to “SpiderOakGall”

  1. nature969

    I am really glad your posts show plants and insects in such good detailed photos! It has been educational and helpful!

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