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  • What are these tree droppings on the sidewalks of Houston?

    Ok, so I have been living in Houston for about two months. I keep seeing these little fuzzy things sort of shaped like a stout lava lamp, with a wood-looking stalk, which is about 1.5 inches. The middle part has a very intricate black or dark brown net-like pattern wrapped around the stalk. The net is only about a quarter-inch long. The tree it falls off of is tropical green, medium-sized, with sort of small leaves.

    I've asked everyone what they are. So far, nothing.

    Any tree experts or plant-lovers know what I'm talking about? Please help because I am very curious, even more so now because nobody seems to know. :D

    I have attached a picture of two of them if that helps.

    2 AnswersGarden & Landscape8 years ago