A small cynipid gall wasp species native to Europe, known for creating distinctive marble-like galls on oak trees, specifically inducing complex structural responses in host plants.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate oak forests across Europe, particularly prevalent in regions with Quercus species, typically found at elevations between 0-1,500 meters above sea level
Ecological Role
Critical in forest ecosystem dynamics, facilitating complex plant-insect interactions, providing microhabitats for other invertebrates, and contributing to biodiversity through gall formation
Morphology
SKIN COATPredominantly dark brown to black coloration with fine pubescence
LIMBS WINGSTwo pairs of membranous wings, slender legs adapted for precise movement
HEAD SENSORYCompound eyes, short antennae with chemosensory capabilities for host plant detection
BODY STRUCTURESmall wasp, approximately 3-4 mm in length, with compact exoskeleton and specialized gall-inducing morphology
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Slimguy
