Goldenrod Galls - What, How, and Why

Backyard Ecology blog about the goldenrod gall fly:

Ever wonder what those strange, round growths that appear on goldenrod in the late summer are? This video tells the what, how, and why of goldenrod galls and their cause, the goldenrod gall fly. A very cool true story about a super weird insect and a commonly found native plant.

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Chapters:
0:00 Those Strange Round Growths on Goldenrod
0:31 Goldenrod Gall Fly Eurosta solidaginis
0:46 The Female Goldenrod Gall Fly Finds a Spot and Lays an Egg
1:17 Larval Stage of the Goldenrod Gall Fly
1:51 The Adult Goldenrod Gall Fly Emerges and the Cycle Continues

[LadySinovera]

Concise and informative! Thanks for making a good educational video without needless chatter.

[KMouseff]

So, they have a couple of preferred species, eh? That helps me narrow down what's in my yard - it's got to be one of those two. Thanks!

[davehendricks]

I used to collect them and use the grubs for ice fishing bait. They worked great!

[SlayermikeFishingandMORE]

So one grub per plant? I might have to investigate more for winter bait for ice fishing

[somanynouns]

Good to know! I had always assumed these were just a part of the plant.

[tvviewer]

Great format and not rushed like all the shots. Get a better microphone because you’re going places fast

[trigger]

Do they survive fire?

I have almost 10 acres did a burn on 4 acres and noticed 5 are 6 in the area that was burned