Andricus reticulatus
Andricus reticulatus is a of in the Cynipidae. Like other members of the Andricus, this species induces characteristic on oak (Quercus) plants. Cynipid gall wasps are highly specialized with intimate evolutionary relationships with their host plants, typically forming species-specific gall structures that serve as both shelter and food source for developing . The genus Andricus is one of the most diverse within the Cynipidae, with numerous species associated with various oak species.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Andricus reticulatus: /ænˈdraɪkəs ˌrɛtɪˈkjuːlətəs/
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Host Associations
- Quercus - induces on oak ; specific species not documented in available sources
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- Gall darn it! Gall insects on hickory, oak, and elm, Phylloxera caryaecaulis, Andricus palustris, Colopha ulmicola — Bug of the Week
- Cynipidae | Beetles In The Bush
- The Insects Behind the Weird Growths on Plants
- Ted C. MacRae | Beetles In The Bush | Page 8
- Bizarre, beautiful extremes | Beetles In The Bush