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Smooth Spangle Gall Wasp

Neuroterus albipes

Taxonomy

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

About

Neuroterus albipes is a gall wasp that forms chemically induced leaf galls on oak trees which has both bisexual and agamic generations and therefore forms two distinct galls, the smooth spangle gall and Schenck's gall. Neuroterus laeviusculus and Spathegaster albipes are previous binomials found in the literature.

Frequently Asked Questions

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