Phylloteras poculum

(Osten Sacken, 1862)

Phylloteras poculum is a of gall wasp in the Cynipidae. Molecular studies have confirmed alternating sexual and in this species. It is known from northeastern and north-central North America.

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Phylloteras poculum: /ˌfɪloʊˈtɛrəs ˈpɒkjʊləm/

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Distribution

Eastern and central North America: United States (Virginia, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina) and Canada (Manitoba, Alberta).

Alternating confirmed by molecular data: sexual and (parthenogenetic) females occur in different generations. Cytb sequences show 0–1.62% divergence among individuals; ITS2 data reveal two differing by a 5 indel, with Canadian sexual and asexual females sharing one allele.

Ecological Role

Gall inducer on oak leaves (Quercus).

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Molecular characterization

Six individuals sequenced for cytb and ITS2. Cytb GenBank accessions: MZ935719, OK041500, OM321657–OM321660. ITS2 accessions: OM331845–OM331850.