Erythres (wasp)
| Erythres | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Cynipidae |
| Subfamily: | Cynipinae |
| Tribe: | Cynipini |
| Genus: | Erythres Kinsey, 1937 |
| Type species | |
| Erythres hastata Kinsey, 1937
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Erythres is a genus of oak gall wasp in the family Cynipidae.[1]
In 2002, the genus was synonymized with the more speciose genus Andricus but has since been reinstated.[1] The genus can be differentiated by the uniform sculpture (texture) across the entire mesosoma, head, and dorsal surface of legs.[1] Other genera have at least some variation in sculpture within and/or between these structures.
Appearance
The galls formed by wasps in this genus are conical in shape.[1] Galls are formed on species in Quercus sect. Lobatae.[1]
Location
All species are currently known from Mexico.[1]
Species
Below is a list of known species in the genus Erythres:[1]
- Erythres hastata Kinsey, 1937
- Erythres jaculi Kinsey, 1937
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Pujade-Villar, J.; Melika, G. (December 2014). "Re-establishment of Erythres Kinsey, 1937 as a valid genus of gallwasps from Mexico (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae: Cynipini)". Dugesiana. 21 (2): 155–160. doi:10.32870/dugesiana.v21i2.4155.