Maple Bladder Galls

These colourful little bumps are caused by tiny mites - each little pustule containing several mites. They burrow out of the underside of the leaf in Autumn and spend the winter in little cracks in the bark. Weird eh?

[Sheila Winstone]

You've made them look quite attractive!

[Hilary]

very informative.

[ShirleyB]

Very strange, but they make a nice splash of colour.

[mike g]

That is so good ,plus information.

[Deborah McGavock]

Gosh! I've often seen these but thought they were growths! great colours.

[Bep]

There are so many interesting things to learn on 365.

[Yeshanghai]

Gorgeous macro shot with amazing colors and details

[Allie]

I would have never guessed. They are really pretty even knowing that they are mites!

[Allie]

AND the leaf detail is fabulous!

[Rick]

Really cool shot. Would have never thought the red would have been caused by mites.

[Sarah Jones]

Nature is very interesting!

[Joan Morvinson]

There's a slogan here - something about parasites bring beauty

[GaryW]

Pretty color!

[Nova]

Wonderful capture Julienne and thanks for the info, as I've learned something new today. :)

[PhotoCrazy]

Weird yes and then great colors!