Sad Golden Raintree

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The young golden raintree threw a limb last night. And I notice the unusually heavy sap pouring out of the bark. It makes me think the tree is under stress of some sort. Is the sap why it is called "golden rain" and is normal? I do not recall the big one we had prior behaving this way. This is an established tree at this point. Any tips?
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I have found an insect, a small beetle winged creature, under each ball of sap. I will try for a picture in a bit.
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Dead center, looks like a dark brown rounded shape with a head.
 
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DM, could it just be the time of year? The roots may be pushing extra nutrients up to the top for growth. I had one of those years ago and branches were always breaking on it. I don’t remember the excessive sap though.
 
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Nope. small round hole with insect butt sticking out. Where the sap has polymerized to a rubber, I can pull the bug out. Otherwise its in the hole headfirst. Its hard to see, but dead center in the bark closeup pics is two round spots connected, the smaller being its head. Same bug, I pulled 10 of them out.
 

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