1,973 observations
Speckled Gall Wasp
Cynips mirabilis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Insecta ›Order: Hymenoptera ›Family: Cynipidae ›Genus: Cynips
About
Besbicus mirabilis, formerly Cynips mirabilis, also known as the speckled gall wasp, is a common species of cynipid wasp that produces galls on oak trees in North America. This wasp oviposits on the midrib of the underside (with rare dorsal-side exceptions) of Oregon oak leaves. One to three detachable galls per leaf have been observed. The larval chamber is at the center of the gall, connected to the husk by slender, radiating fibers. The second generation...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Speckled Gall Wasp is Cynips mirabilis.
- Speckled Gall Wasp belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Speckled Gall Wasp belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Speckled Gall Wasp belongs to the class Insecta.
- Speckled Gall Wasp belongs to the order Hymenoptera.
- Speckled Gall Wasp belongs to the family Cynipidae.
- Speckled Gall Wasp belongs to the genus Cynips.