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Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp

Andricus foecundatrix

Taxonomy

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

About

Andricus foecundatrix (formerly Andricus fecundator) is a parthenogenetic gall wasp which lays a single egg within a leaf bud, using its ovipositor, to produce a gall known as an oak artichoke gall, oak hop gall, larch-cone gall or hop strobile The gall develops as a chemically induced distortion of leaf axillary or terminal buds on pedunculate oak (Quercus robur) or sessile oak (Quercus petraea) trees. The larva lives inside a smaller hard casing inside the artichoke

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp?
The scientific name of Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp is Andricus foecundatrix.
What is the conservation status of Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp?
The Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp has a conservation status of NE.
What kingdom does Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp belong to?
Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp belong to?
Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
What class does Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp belong to?
Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp belongs to the class Insecta.
What order does Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp belong to?
Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
What family does Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp belong to?
Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp belongs to the family Cynipidae.
What genus does Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp belong to?
Oak Artichoke Gall Wasp belongs to the genus Andricus.