Pinched Leaf Gall Wasp (Feron bakkeri)

Pinched Leaf Gall Wasp, a reference photo — Photo: Madeleine Claire · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Feron bakkeri, also known as the pinched leaf gall wasp, is a relatively uncommon species of gall-inducing hymenopteran. They produce pink leaf galls on Oregon oaks and scrub oaks. The distribution of this wasp is California and Oregon in North America. It was previously placed in the genus Andricus.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Pinched Leaf Gall Wasp being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Phylloteras cupella
Feron izabellae
Feron scutellum
Feron parmula
Feron gigas
Feron atrimentum

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Cynipidae
Genus: Feron
Species: Feron bakkeri

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