Oak Marble Gall Wasp

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Andricus kollari

Oak Marble Gall Wasp, a reference photo
Photo: TristramBrelstaff · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Andricus kollari, also known as the marble gall wasp, is a species of wasp which causes the formation of marble galls on oak trees. Synonyms for the species include Cynips kollari, Andricus quercusgemmae, A. minor, A. indigenus and A. circulans.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Oak Marble 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
Species
Andricus kollari

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