Biology:Andricus parmula

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Short description: Species of wasp

Andricus parmula
Disc Gall Wasp (Andricus parmula) (10180720896).jpg
A gall formed by A. parmula
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Cynipidae
Genus: Andricus
Species:
A. parmula
Binomial name
Andricus parmula
Bassett, 1900

Andricus parmula, also known as the disc gall wasp, is a species of gall-forming wasp in the genus Andricus.[1] It induces galls in a wide selection of oak species, including hybrids.[2] The galls are disc-shaped, up to 3 mm in diameter, and pale with red streaking. Adult females emerge in April.[3]



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External links

Wikidata ☰ Q55650948 entry