Neuroterus distortus (sexgen)

Family: Cynipidae | Genus: Neuroterus
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Season: Spring
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Location: bud, petiole, leaf midrib, on leaf veins, stem
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The Gall Wasp Genus Neuroterus

Neuroterus vernus variety distortus bisexual form

GALL. — A slight swelling of the bud or young leaf, petiole or vein; on Quercus bicolor.

RANGE. — Connecticut: Waterbury (?). New York, New Jersey (Beutenmuller). Probably confined to a more northeastern part of the United States.

This insect is closely related to variety tectus, but is apparently due to isolation upon the distinct host. Like tectus, this is a bisexual form, starting growth with the unfolding of the buds and maturing in May or June.

- Alfred Kinsey: (1923) The Gall Wasp Genus Neuroterus©

Reference: https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/page/53512324#page/317/mode/1up


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