Disholcaspis prehensa, also known as the clasping twig gall wasp, is a species of gall-inducing wasp. It is native to California, where it induces galls on both scrub oak and leather oak.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Clasping Twig 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
- Disholcaspis
- Species
- Disholcaspis prehensa
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