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Common Spangle Gall Wasp

Neuroterus quercusbaccarum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Cynipidae ›Genus: Neuroterus

About

The common spangle gall on the underside of leaves and the currant gall on the male catkins or occasionally the leaves, develop as chemically induced distortions on pedunculate oak (Quercus robur), or sessile oak (Quercus petraea) trees, caused by the cynipid wasp Neuroterus quercusbaccarum which has both agamic and bisexual generations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Spangle Gall Wasp?
The scientific name of Common Spangle Gall Wasp is Neuroterus quercusbaccarum.
What kingdom does Common Spangle Gall Wasp belong to?
Common Spangle Gall Wasp belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Spangle Gall Wasp belong to?
Common Spangle Gall Wasp belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Common Spangle Gall Wasp belong to?
Common Spangle Gall Wasp belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Common Spangle Gall Wasp belong to?
Common Spangle Gall Wasp belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Common Spangle Gall Wasp belong to?
Common Spangle Gall Wasp belongs to the family Cynipidae.
What genus does Common Spangle Gall Wasp belong to?
Common Spangle Gall Wasp belongs to the genus Neuroterus.