1,601 observations
Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp
Dryocosmus kuriphilus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Cynipidae ›Genus: Dryocosmus
About
Dryocosmus kuriphilus is a species of gall wasp known by the common names chestnut gall wasp, Oriental chestnut gall wasp, and Asian chestnut gall wasp. It is native to China and it is known in many other parts of the world, particularly the Northern Hemisphere, as an introduced species and an invasive horticultural pest. It attacks many species of chestnut (genus Castanea), including most cultivated varieties. It is considered the world's worst pest of chestnuts.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp is Dryocosmus kuriphilus.
- Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp belongs to the class Insecta.
- Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
- Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp belongs to the family Cynipidae.
- Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp belongs to the genus Dryocosmus.