Aulacidea podagrae
(Bassett, 1890)
Aulacidea podagrae is a of in the . Like other members of its , it induces formation on plants. The species was described by Bassett in 1890. It belongs to a group of cynipid that serve as hosts for wasps such as Eupelmus messene.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Aulacidea podagrae: /ɔːləˈsaɪdiə pəʊˈdæɡriː/
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Ecological Role
Serves as a for . The formed by Aulacidea provide protected environments for , which are exploited by parasitoids that drill through gall walls to access and parasitize these larvae.