Callirhytis rugulosa

Callirhytis rugulosa is a of in the . Like other members of this family, it induces the formation of on plants, though specific gall and host associations for this species are not well documented in available sources. The species belongs to a predominantly associated with oak galls.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Callirhytis rugulosa: /ˌkælɪˈraɪtɪs ruːˈɡjuːloʊsə/

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Similar Taxa

  • Callirhytis quercuspunctataSame ; both induce on oaks, but C. quercuspunctata forms distinct gouty oak galls with recognizable
  • Callirhytis clavulaSame ; C. clavula are described as less succulent and lacking the latex exudate seen in some related
  • Antistrophus lygodesmiaepisumSame but different ; associated with rosinweed (Silphium) rather than oaks

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