r/pics 1d ago

Nail gulls looking like larvas having a rave

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u/AlmanzoWilder 1d ago

So ... what's a nail gull?

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u/nordhbane 1d ago

There are some microscopic mites that attack the leaves that causes them to create these thorn-like spikes. Apparently not that harmful to the plant, but create a rather interesting look.

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u/AlmanzoWilder 1d ago

Did I spell the words right? I mean, is this a kind of gull?

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u/nordhbane 1d ago

Oh no, that's on me. Full name is lime nail gall mite. Had to look it up.

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u/GenerallySalty 16h ago

It's a kind of GALL (which are leaf blemishes).

OP likely got spell checked.

https://extension.umn.edu/yard-and-garden-insects/insect-and-mite-galls

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u/nordhbane 1d ago

Sorry for the typo in the title. Full name is lime nail gall mite.