Callirhytis rugulosa
Callirhytis rugulosa is a of gall wasp in the Cynipidae. Like other members of this family, it induces the formation of galls 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.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Callirhytis rugulosa: /ˌkælɪˈraɪtɪs ruːˈɡjuːloʊsə/
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Similar Taxa
- Callirhytis quercuspunctataSame ; both induce galls on oaks, but C. quercuspunctata forms distinct gouty oak galls with recognizable
- Callirhytis clavulaSame ; C. clavula galls are described as less succulent and lacking the latex exudate seen in some related
- Antistrophus lygodesmiaepisumSame Cynipidae but different ; associated with rosinweed (Silphium) galls rather than oaks