Aulacidea harringtoni

Ashmead, 1887

Aulacidea harringtoni is a of gall wasp in the Cynipidae, first described by Ashmead in 1887. The Aulacidea comprises gall-forming that induce galls on plants. Distribution records indicate presence in North America, specifically in Canada including Ontario.

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How to pronounce Aulacidea harringtoni: //ˌɔː.ləˈsɪ.di.ə ˌhær.ɪŋˈtoʊ.naɪ//

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Distribution

North America; recorded from Canada (Ontario).

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Taxonomic context

Aulacidea harringtoni belongs to the gall wasp Cynipidae. The Aulacidea is known for inducing stem and root galls on Asteraceae plants. The related Aulacidea hieracii, mentioned in available literature, forms galls on hawkweed (Hieracium) stems and serves as for the Eupelmus messene.

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