Feron izabellae

Classification

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

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Feron izabellae: /ˈfɛrɒn ˌɪzəˈbɛli/

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Summary

Feron izabellae is a species of oak gall wasp in the family Cynipidae, found in the Nearctic region and associated with oak trees. It is known for its role in gall formation on these trees.

Habitat

Nearctic region, primarily associated with oak trees.

Diet

Herbivorous, feeding on plant tissues.

Ecosystem Role

Feron izabellae plays a role in influencing the health of oak trees through gall formation and can impact the ecosystem dynamics within their habitat.

Evolution

Feron was established in 1937 and re-established in 2023, indicating an ongoing interest in the taxonomic classification of this genus and its evolutionary history within Cynipidae.

Similar Taxa

Other species within the genus Feron
Cynipid wasps