Beautiful Scribbly Gum Tree ~    by happysnaps

Beautiful Scribbly Gum Tree ~

Eucalyptus haemastoma, the scribbly gum, is an Australian eucalypt that is named after the "scribbles" on its bark. These zigzag tracks are tunnels made by the larvae of the scribbly gum moth (Ogmograptis scribula) and follow the insect's life cycle. Eggs are laid between layers of old and new bark. The larvae burrow into the new bark and, as the old bark falls away, the trails are revealed. The diameters of the tunnels increase as the larvae grow, and the ends of the tracks are where the larvae stopped to pupate.
I love scribbly gum bark.
June 19th, 2019  
How great is that! Not heard of this one.
June 19th, 2019  
Very interesting. You certainly have interesting flora and fauna in Austrailia.
June 20th, 2019  
Such an interesting story and new to me. We have many varieties, but have not come across this one yet.
June 20th, 2019  
I love these - none on my property so it's great to see this nice capture :)
June 20th, 2019  
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