Bramble
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Diastrophus turgidus
Diastrophus turgidus is a species of gall wasp in the family Cynipidae, first described by Bassett in 1870. It is known to induce galls on brambles (Rubus species), particularly affecting the stems or fruits of raspberry and blackberry plants. The species is recorded from multiple provinces across central and eastern Canada. Like other members of the genus Diastrophus, it has a complex life cycle involving both sexual and asexual generations, though specific details for this species remain poorly documented.
Onycholyda
Onycholyda is a genus of sawflies in the family Pamphiliidae, established by Takeuchi in 1938. Species occur in Europe, North America, and China. Larvae feed on Rubus species (Rosaceae), with documented associations including Rubus inopertus and R. hirsutus. The genus includes at least six described species, with some larval stages and male specimens only recently described.