Club Gall Wasp (Xanthoteras clavuloides)

Club Gall Wasp, a reference photo — Photo: Cjziems · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Xanthoteras clavuloides, also known as the club gall wasp, is a species of gall-inducing wasp. It is native to California, where it induces galls on the leaves of valley oak.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Club 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

Xanthoteras teres
Feron atrimentum

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Family: Cynipidae
Genus: Xanthoteras
Species: Xanthoteras clavuloides

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