Herb-gall
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Aulacideini
herb gall wasps
Aulacideini is a tribe of herb gall wasps within the family Cynipidae. Members of this tribe induce galls on herbaceous plants, with documented associations spanning multiple plant families including Asteraceae, Lamiaceae, Papaveraceae, and Plantaginaceae. The tribe has undergone significant taxonomic revision based on molecular phylogenetic analyses, resulting in refined generic boundaries. Notable genera include Aulacidea, Antistrophus, Neaylax, and the recently erected Fumariphilus.