Dryocosmus asymmetricus
(Kinsey, 1922)
Dryocosmus asymmetricus is a of gall wasp in the Cynipidae, first described by Kinsey in 1922. The Dryocosmus comprises gall-forming associated with oak trees (Quercus species). Members of this genus induce galls on various parts of oaks, though specific details about D. asymmetricus remain limited in published literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Dryocosmus asymmetricus: /draɪ.əˈkɒz.məs əˌsɪm.əˈtrɪk.əs/
These audio files are automatically generated. While they are not always 100% accurate, they are a good starting point.
Habitat
Associated with oak-dominated environments, as members are oak gall wasps.
Host Associations
- Quercus - Dryocosmus is associated with oak trees; specific for D. asymmetricus not confirmed in available sources.
Ecological Role
As a gall-forming , likely contributes to plant-insect interactions and provides microhabitats for other organisms within oak .
Similar Taxa
- Dryocosmus okajimaiCongeneric described from Vietnam in 2024, both belong to the same of oak gall wasps.
- Dryocosmus kuriphilusAnother congeneric , an economically significant chestnut gall wasp, though D. asymmetricus likely differs in association.
More Details
Taxonomic Note
The authority citation (Kinsey, 1922) indicates this was described by Alfred Kinsey, who later became more widely known for his research in human sexuality but was originally an entomologist specializing in gall wasps.