Andricus quercustozae

Andricus quercustozae is a species of gall wasp found in the Western Palaearctic. The species induces large round sticky galls on oaks. The species is associated with many parasitoids, inquilines, and other species which use the galls after the adult host wasp has emerged.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Andricus quercustozae 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

• Andricus insanus
• Andricus sternlichti
• Andricus kollari
• Andricus infectorius

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Hymenoptera

Family

Cynipidae

Genus

Andricus

Species

Andricus quercustozae

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