Andricus coconinoensis

Melika, Nicholls & Stone, 2021

Andricus coconinoensis is a of cynipid gall wasp described in 2021. As a member of the Cynipidae, it induces characteristic galls on oak plants. The specific epithet references Coconino County, Arizona, suggesting a southwestern United States distribution. Like other Andricus species, it exhibits intimate host plant specialization typical of this diverse gall wasp .

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Andricus coconinoensis: //ˈæn.drɪ.kəs koʊ.kəˌniː.noʊˈɛn.sɪs//

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Distribution

Known from Coconino County, Arizona, based on the epithet and type locality implications. The specific epithet "coconinoensis" indicates association with this region of the southwestern United States.

Host Associations

  • Quercus - gall inducerAs a cynipid gall wasp in the Andricus, this induces galls on oak species, though the specific oak species has not been documented in the provided sources.

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