Paracraspis

Weld, 1952

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Paracraspis is a of oak gall wasps (Cynipidae) in the Nearctic region. It was originally established by Lewis Hart Weld in 1952, then re-established in 2021 following taxonomic revision. The genus contains three : P. guadaloupensis, P. insolens, and P. patelloides. Like other members of the tribe Cynipini, these are associated with oak trees (Quercus spp.) and induce gall formation on plants.

Paracraspis patelloides by (c) Garth Harwood, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Garth Harwood. Used under a CC-BY license.

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How to pronounce Paracraspis: //ˌpærəˈkræspɪs//

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Distribution

Nearctic region. Specific distribution details for individual are provided in the 2021 taxonomic revision.

Host Associations

  • Quercus - As a member of the tribe Cynipini, Paracraspis are associated with oak trees, though specific species for each member of the are not detailed in available sources.

Similar Taxa

  • BurnettweldiaBoth are Nearctic oak gall wasp re-established or described in the same 2021 taxonomic revision; distinguished by morphological and molecular characters detailed in the original description.
  • NichollsiellaBoth are Nearctic oak gall wasp described or re-established in the same 2021 revision; separated by diagnostic morphological features and associations.
  • DisholandricusBoth are Nearctic oak gall wasp established in the same 2021 revision; differentiated by morphological characters and plant relationships.

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Taxonomic History

The was originally established by Weld in 1952, subsequently synonymized or submerged in other genera, and formally re-established as a valid genus in 2021 by Pujade-Villar, Melika, and Nicholls based on morphological and molecular evidence.

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