Zopheroteras guttatum
Weld, 1952
Zopheroteras guttatum is a of gall wasp in the Cynipidae, described by Weld in 1952. As a member of this family, it is associated with the induction of plant galls, though specific associations for this species remain poorly documented. The Zopheroteras is part of the diverse cynipid fauna of North America.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Zopheroteras guttatum: //zoˈfɛroʊˌtɛrəs ɡʌˈteɪtəm//
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Identification
The epithet "guttatum" (meaning spotted or speckled) suggests a spotted color pattern on the body, but specific diagnostic features distinguishing Z. guttatum from are not well documented in accessible literature. Identification to species level in Zopheroteras generally requires examination of microscopic morphological characters and comparison with .
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Distribution
The has been recorded from North America; specific locality data are sparse in available sources.