Cynips disticha f. agamic
Cynips disticha f. agamic
Description
The agamic form is a small gall on the underside of oak leaves, often with a squared shape and a depressed central area. The surface of the gall may have a mottled or bumpy surface, and is soft and pale brown at fIrst, later becoming harder and reddish-brown. Inside are two chambers, with the wasp larva in the basal chamber.
Similar Species
Other Cynips galls on oak.
Recording advice
Provide photographs of the gall on the host plant and a photo of the gall sectioned to show twin chambers. Note the host species.
Habitat
English/sessile oaks.
Further Information
See British Plant Galls (Redfern & Shirley, 2023).
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