Cynips conspicuus

Fuzzy Gall Wasp

Cynips conspicuus, commonly known as the Fuzzy , is a of gall wasp in the . The species is known for inducing on oak trees. It has been documented in 1,259 iNaturalist observations, indicating it is relatively well-observed among gall wasp species.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Cynips conspicuus: //ˈsɪnɪps kənˈspɪkjuəs//

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Habitat

Associated with oak trees (Quercus spp.), as in the Cynips are obligate -formers on oaks.

Host Associations

  • Quercus - inducer in the Cynips are specialized -formers on oak .

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iNaturalist Documentation

The has 1,259 observations on iNaturalist, suggesting it is among the more frequently encountered and photographed species in its range.

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