Andricus fullawayi

Druon fullawayi

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Superfamily: Cynipoidea
Family: Cynipidae
Tribe: Cynipini
Genus: Druon
Species: fullawayi

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Druon fullawayi: /ˈdruːɒn ˈfʊləˌweɪaɪ/

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Summary

Druon fullawayi, or the yellow wig gall wasp, is a species of gall wasp in the family Cynipidae, previously placed in the genus Andricus. It is known for creating galls on oak trees in California.

Physical Characteristics

Female adult wasps are 1.5-2.25 mm long, black with brown mouth parts and brown legs. Galls are tan or yellow, woolly, and measure 5-8 mm in diameter.

Habitat

Found on oak trees, especially Quercus lobata.

Distribution

California.