22,853 observationsNNA
Mossy Rose Gall Wasp
Diplolepis rosae
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Diplolepididae ›Genus: Diplolepis
About
The rose bedeguar gall, Robin's pincushion gall, or moss gall develops as a chemically induced distortion of an unopened leaf axillary or terminal buds, mostly on field rose (Rosa arvensis) or dog rose (Rosa canina) shrubs, caused by the parthenogenetic hymenopteran gall wasp (Diplolepis rosae (Linnaeus, 1758)), previous synonyms are D. bedeguaris, Rhodites rosae or Cynips rosae.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mossy Rose Gall Wasp is Diplolepis rosae.
- Mossy Rose Gall Wasp belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Mossy Rose Gall Wasp belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Mossy Rose Gall Wasp belongs to the class Insecta.
- Mossy Rose Gall Wasp belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
- Mossy Rose Gall Wasp belongs to the family Diplolepididae.
- Mossy Rose Gall Wasp belongs to the genus Diplolepis.