Zopheroteras cuneatum
Zopheroteras cuneatum is a of gall wasp in the Cynipidae. The Zopheroteras belongs to a group of cynipids associated with oak galls. Based on iNaturalist observations, this species has been documented 65 times. Specific biological details for Z. cuneatum are limited in available literature.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zopheroteras cuneatum: /zoʊˌfɛroʊˈtɛrəs kjuˈniːətəm/
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Distribution
Documented occurrences based on 65 iNaturalist observations; specific geographic range details not available in provided sources.
Host Associations
- Quercus - gall formation Zopheroteras is associated with oak galls; specific for Z. cuneatum not confirmed in available sources.
Ecological Role
As a gall wasp, likely functions as a gall inducer on oaks, creating specialized plant structures that provide and food for the developing larvae.
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Taxonomic Note
Zopheroteras is a within Cynipidae, the gall wasp . Many cynipid are poorly studied, with limited published biological information. The family contains approximately 1,400 described species, most associated with oak (Quercus) galls.
Data Limitations
Available sources provide minimal -specific information for Z. cuneatum. The iNaturalist record confirms taxonomic placement and observation count but lacks detailed natural history data. Published literature on this species appears sparse.