Besbicus multipunctatus, formerly Cynips multipunctatus, also known as the gray midrib gall wasp, is a common species of cynipid wasp that induces galls on oak trees on the west coast of North America. The wasp oviposits on the midrib of the underside of blue oak leaves. The galls induced by this wasp are solid, except for the large central larval chamber, and are detachable. This wasp is found primarily, but not exclusively, in California.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Gray Midrib 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Cynipidae
- Genus
- Besbicus
- Species
- Besbicus multipunctatus
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