| Archive for Downsizer For an ethical approach to consumption |
| sally_in_wales |
any downsizers in Spain?Any of our Spanish contingent got access to the kermes insect that is a pest on oak trees in Spain? Will pay actual money for the bugs (they are a historically important red dye) if anyone fancies picking some off for me
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| mochyn |
Dead only, I hope! | ||||||
| Went |
Don't think we have it in this part .......do you have a picture for reference? Is it the bug itself or the scale?
You could also try this forum - mostly serious nature folks and nearly all ex-uk. http://www.iberianatureforum.com/ |
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| sally_in_wales |
There is a pic of some on oak here, it grows in a few countries but apparently Spain is one good place to find them | ||||||
| lorrayne |
We are right on the boder with spain + we have plenty of cork oaks around us - will take a look for you. | ||||||
| sally_in_wales |
lovely  I believe they will be quite noticable if you have the bugs
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| Blue Sky |
I have lots of red blobs on one of my Oak trees. They are on the underside of most of the leaves. I doubt it is what you are looking for Sally but does anyone know what they are? | ||||||
| jamanda |
Probably a gall of some sort. Photo? |
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| Northern_Lad |
I think you'll find it's spelt Gaul in France. (sorry) |
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| sally_in_wales |
photo would be good, I can always wave it at the bug boffins at work if needs be
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| moonwind |
The french used to say this is de gaulle didn't they?
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