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Silk-Button Spangle Gall Wasp

Neuroterus numismalis

Taxonomy

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

About

Neuroterus numismalis is a gall wasp that forms chemically induced leaf galls on oak trees. It has both bisexual and agamic (parthenogenetic) generations and forms two distinct galls on oak leaves, the Silk button gall and Blister gall. The galls can be very numerous with more than a thousand per leaf.

Frequently Asked Questions

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