Quercus-virginiana

Guides

• Disholcaspis quercusvirens

  Disholcaspis quercusvirens is a cynipid gall wasp that induces galls on live oak trees (Quercus virginiana). The species exhibits an alternation of generations life cycle with distinct sexual and asexual phases. It is one of numerous oak-associated gall wasps in North America, with its biology and management studied in the context of ornamental and native live oak systems.

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