Anyone know what these are on this white sage in California?

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   HungryThistle 3 months ago

   This is a gall, likely created by the [White Sage Leaf Gall Midge (Rhopalomyia audibertiae)](https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/204880-Rhopalomyia-audibertiae). Basically an insect highjacks the plants growth to make a nest.

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   katlian 3 months ago

   Also check gallformers.org. You can search by host plant species.

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   Punchcard 3 months ago

   Wow, never seen galls on sage. Neat!

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   kjbaran 3 months ago

   Remarkable