Andricus wheeleri
Andricus wheeleri is a of gall wasp in the Cynipidae. Like other members of this , it induces distinctive gall formations on oak plants. The species is part of a highly diverse radiation of cynipid that have evolved intimate associations with Quercus species. Specific details regarding its gall and host relationships are not well documented in the available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Andricus wheeleri: /ˈændrɪkəs ˈʍiːləri/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Images
Host Associations
- Quercus - gall induction inferred from genus-level pattern in Andricus; specific host unconfirmed
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The specific epithet 'wheeleri' honors an individual, likely an entomologist or naturalist, though the original description and authority are not provided in available sources.
Sources and further reading
- BugGuide
- iNaturalist taxon
- Meet a Male Mantis in a Patch of Blanket Flowers | Bug Squad
- Magical Mantis Moments | Bug Squad
- Bembicid Holdings | Entomology Research Museum
- 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