Striatoandricus furnessulus
(Weld, 1944) Cuesta-Porta, Melika, Nicholls, Stone & Pujade-Villar, 2022
Striatoandricus furnessulus is a of in the . It was originally described by Weld in 1944 and later transferred to the Striatoandricus in 2022. The species is known from Arizona, USA. As a member of the oak gall wasps, it likely induces on oak species (Quercus), though specific associations have not been documented in available sources.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Striatoandricus furnessulus: //ˌstraɪətoʊænˈdrɪkəs fɜrˈnɛsjuːləs//
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Identification
Distinguishing Striatoandricus furnessulus from other Striatoandricus requires examination of morphological characters such as striations on the mesoscutum and , which are diagnostic for the . Specific identification features for this species relative to are not documented in readily accessible literature.
Habitat
Associated with oak-dominated in Arizona, USA. The ' presence indicates woodland or scrubland environments where oaks occur.
Distribution
Known from Arizona, USA. Distribution records are sparse, with 17 observations documented on iNaturalist.
Host Associations
- Quercus - Inferred from -level ; specific oaks for this are not documented.
Ecological Role
As a -forming insect, induces structural modifications on plants. These galls provide microhabitats for other organisms and may influence plant resource allocation.
Similar Taxa
- Other Striatoandricus speciesShare the diagnostic striated mesoscutum and ; require detailed morphological examination for separation.
More Details
Taxonomic History
Originally described as Andricus furnessulus by Weld in 1944. Transferred to Striatoandricus by Cuesta-Porta, Melika, Nicholls, Stone & Pujade-Villar in 2022 based on phylogenetic and morphological analyses that recognized Striatoandricus as distinct from Andricus.