Cherry Gall Wasp
Cynips quercusfolii
This record describes Cynips quercusfolii (species). Recorded family: Cynipidae. Recorded order: Hymenoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Cynips quercusfolii is a small black gall wasp. The agamic generation emerges from cherry galls on the leaves of some species of oak. Asexual wasps emerge form cherry galls in late winter/autumn. No additional images available for this species.
Wikipedia reference for Cynips quercusfolii: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynips_quercusfolii.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Hymenoptera
- Family
- Cynipidae
- Genus
- Cynips
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Cherry galls
Seasonal Activity
Asexual wasps emerge form cherry galls in late winter/autumn.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread in Britain.
About Flies: the wider group
Order-level background for Hymenoptera, the group containing Cynips quercusfolii. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Hymenoptera includes over 150,000 described species of ants, bees, wasps, and sawflies. Earth harbors approximately 20 quadrillion (20×10^15) ants, with a combined biomass of ~12 megatons of dry carbon - exceeding the combined biomass of all wild birds and mammals (PNAS, 2022).
Ecological role of the group
About 35% of the world's food crops depend on animal pollinators. The chocolate industry, valued at over $100 billion, depends on pollinating flies and midges. Ants are the dominant soil engineers in most terrestrial ecosystems, turning more soil than earthworms in many habitats.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Pollinators contribute $235-577 billion worth of annual global food production (FAO). In the U.S., bee pollination alone benefits crops valued at $18 billion annually, and honey bees are responsible for $5.4 billion in agricultural productivity. Between April 2023-2024, 55.1% of managed honey bee colonies were lost. The U.S. bee population dropped from 5 million to 2.5 million.
Recorded sources for this group: FAO, USDA, EPA, PNAS (2022), US Fish & Wildlife Service. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Cherry Gall Wasp (3)
Frequently Asked Questions About Cherry Gall Wasp
What is Cherry Gall Wasp?
Cherry Gall Wasp (Cynips quercusfolii) is a species in the family Cynipidae, within the order Hymenoptera.
Where is Cherry Gall Wasp found?
Habitat: Cherry galls
When is Cherry Gall Wasp active?
Cherry Gall Wasp: seasonal activity - Asexual wasps emerge form cherry galls in late winter/autumn..