Callirhytis quercusagrifoliae, commonly known as the bud gall wasp, is a species of cynipid wasp that induces galls on the flower buds of coast live oaks and interior live oaks. This wasp has been observed in California in North America.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Live Oak Bud 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
- Callirhytis
- Species
- Callirhytis quercusagrifoliae
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