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08-23-2007, 04:25 PM
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I've seen them around as well. I was never tempted to try and eat one though! No ide what they are, but I too would like to know.
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08-23-2007, 04:33 PM
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oak gall. insects put their eggs in the twigs to incubate and it forms that ball. I can't remember what insect.
ok back now google says it's a wasp.
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He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Thomas Paine
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08-23-2007, 04:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake
oak gall. insects put their eggs in the twigs to incubate and it forms that ball. I can't remember what insect.
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I wonder why I've never seen them before. Maybe its a cyclical thing. Thanks for the answer. |
The beatings will continue until morale improves
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08-23-2007, 04:56 PM
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08-23-2007, 05:01 PM
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That be it. |
The beatings will continue until morale improves
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08-23-2007, 05:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake
oak gall. insects put their eggs in the twigs to incubate and it forms that ball. I can't remember what insect.
ok back now google says it's a wasp.
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oops, looks like Fred beat me to it. |
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08-25-2007, 10:55 AM
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Kind of funny you asked, because I picked up a couple yesterday and for the first time gave considerable thought as to what they were. Now I know.
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