California Oak Apple Gall

[denum]

According to the google this is an Oak Apple Gall. Wasps lays their eggs on an oak tree and the tree creates this little ball around them.

 

[21limited]

Interesting..

 

[jeffashman]

Interesting shot!

 

[denum]

Thanks guys.

 

[Digger...]

Pretty crafty of the wasp to know this, great protection for the younglings. Good spot denum!

 

[denum]

Pretty crafty of the wasp to know this, great protection for the younglings. Good spot denum!

Agreed. Thanks.