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Longleaf Wattle Gall Wasp
Trichilogaster acaciaelongifoliae
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Melanosomellidae ›Genus: Trichilogaster
About
Trichilogaster acaciaelongifoliae is a species of Australian chalcid wasps that parasitises, among others, Acacia longifolia (long-leaved wattle, or Sydney golden wattle), which has become an invasive pest in several countries. T. acaciaelongifoliae has been introduced into South Africa as a generally successful biological control agent of A. longifolia.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Longleaf Wattle Gall Wasp is Trichilogaster acaciaelongifoliae.
- Longleaf Wattle Gall Wasp belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Longleaf Wattle Gall Wasp belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Longleaf Wattle Gall Wasp belongs to the class Insecta.
- Longleaf Wattle Gall Wasp belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
- Longleaf Wattle Gall Wasp belongs to the family Melanosomellidae.
- Longleaf Wattle Gall Wasp belongs to the genus Trichilogaster.