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Neuroterus valhalla

Neuroterus valhalla

Classification

Class
Insecta
Family
Cynipidae

Neuroterus valhalla is a species of gall wasp from North America that forms galls on the southern live oak (Quercus virginiana). It was first discovered on the campus of Rice University and was named for the campus pub. This species of gall wasp produces a chemical which in turn manipulates the host tree into providing for the wasp eggs.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 2