Diplolepis spinosa, also known as the many-spined twig gall wasp, is a species of cynipid wasp that induces galls on wild roses in North America. D. spinosa-induced galls are said to be "one of the most conspicuous" found in the grasslands of the continent.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Diplolepis spinosa 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
- Diplolepis californica
- Diplolepis mayri
- Diplolepis triforma
- Diplolepis inconspicuis
- Diastrophus turgidus
- Diplolepis bassetti
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Diplolepididae
- Genus
- Diplolepis
- Species
- Diplolepis spinosa
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