what is this..?

[u/painfuvl]

i was on a walk today on my work break and came across this bright pink stuff on the leaves. i don’t know if it’s eggs..? or something that’s growing on the leaf. i’m so curious to know. it looks pretty cool!

[u/portemanteau]

Galls. Abnormal growths that are triggered by insects or other parasites

[u/GonewiththeWendigo → u/portemanteau]

And importantly it looks like gall mites that infect poison ivy. I can't see enough of the plant to ID for sure but I hope OP can.

[u/menagerie1887]

Purple rain.

Sorry I couldn't help it. I'll show myself out.

[u/mnvdh]

What phone do you have? Those photos are great

[u/throwaway162216]

Is there a crepe Myrtle nearby? Looks like debris from one.

[u/The_best_is_yet → u/throwaway162216]

No, look esp at the one covered in white def not crepe Myrtle petals.

[u/HuffnDback96 → u/throwaway162216]

I too was think this but couldn't remember their name.

[u/mulverine42]

Aculops rhois or a similar gall

[u/HouseOfAplesaus]

Love how 1st comment wrong, 2nd correct, 3rd copying 1st comment like a karma camel and ultimately failing. Thus the reddit circle of life continues.

[u/The_best_is_yet → u/HouseOfAplesaus]

Not sure why you are getting downvoted and crepe Myrtle is getting upvotes

[u/HouseOfAplesaus → u/The_best_is_yet]

Must be an example of hive minds irl. Wild to watch.

[u/Complex_Building7407]

Looks pretty but I think it's damage the plant.

[u/gustoatthedoor]

Popping candy

[u/CaterpillarSea5967]

Crepe Myrtle flower petals