Druon laceyi

Classification

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Druon laceyi: /ˈdruːɒn ˈleɪsiˌaɪ/

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Summary

Druon laceyi is a newly described species of gall wasp that induces galls on oak trees, specifically on Quercus laceyi. It is part of the genus Druon within the Cynipidae family, known for their complex life cycles and relationships with various oak species.

Habitat

Associated with oak trees, specifically Quercus laceyi.

Distribution

Type locality is Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, USA.

Diet

Herbivorous; induces galls on host plants.

Ecosystem Role

Involved in gall formation on host oak trees, contributing to the ecosystem as a decomposer and as part of the food web.

Evolution

Part of the cynipid wasps, which are known for their complex relationships with oak trees, including gall formation.