Neuroterus alexandrae
Nicholls & Melika, 2021
Neuroterus alexandrae is a of gall wasp in the Cynipidae, described by Nicholls and Melika in 2021. As a member of the Neuroterus, it induces distinctive galls on oak leaves. The genus Neuroterus is known for producing some of the most recognizable oak galls, including spangle galls and jumping galls.
Host Associations
- Quercus - gall inductionInduces galls on oak leaves; specific gall not described in available sources
Similar Taxa
- Neuroterus saltatoriusBoth are jumping gall wasps in the same , producing galls that detach from leaves and fall to the ground where larval movement causes the gall to jump
- Neuroterus quercusbaccarumAnother Neuroterus producing spangle-type galls on oak leaves, requiring close examination for differentiation