Kokkocynips rileyi

(Ashmead, 1896)

Kokkocynips rileyi is a of gall wasp in the Cynipidae. The species was originally described as Andricus rileyi by Ashmead in 1896 and has undergone taxonomic revisions, with recent treatments placing it in the Kokkocynips. Like other cynipid , this species induces gall formation on plants, though specific gall and host associations require further documentation. The species name honors an individual, following the Latin convention for male eponyms ending in -i.

Kokkocynips rileyi oak gall crop by CriticalDrinking. Used under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license.

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Kokkocynips rileyi: /ˌkɔkoʊˈsɪnɪps ˈraɪliːaɪ/

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Distribution

Recorded from Vermont, United States, with broader distribution in the US inferred from taxonomic records. GBIF distribution records indicate presence in the United States, though precise range boundaries remain poorly documented.

Ecological Role

As a gall wasp, this functions as a gall inducer, manipulating plant tissue to create protected structures that house developing larvae. This interaction represents a form of plant characteristic of the Cynipidae.

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