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Blister gall wasp

Epichrysocharis burwelli

Classification

Class
Insecta

Epichrysocharis burwelli, the lemon scent eucalyptus gall wasp, is a species of gall wasp from the family Eulophidae which was first described from California in 2000 but which is thought to have originated in Australia, where its host plant is indigenous. It is now found in many areas of the World where its host plant, the lemon-scented eucalyptus Corymbia citriodora is grown. Description Epichrysocharis burwelli is a very small wasp, no longer than 5mm, which is mainly brown with yellow markings on the face, eyes and at the base of the antennae.

Distribution

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