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Andricus kingi with parasite laying eggs? - Torymus

Andricus kingi with parasite laying eggs? - Torymus
Simi Valley, Ventura County, California, USA
August 16, 2017
Is this a parasite laying eggs in an already formed Andricus kingi gall? It is on Valley Oak.

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Andricus kingi with parasite laying eggs? - Torymus Andricus kingi with parasite laying eggs? - Torymus Andricus kingi with parasite laying eggs? - Torymus

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Moved from ID Request.

Torymus (female)…
Yes. There are several species associated with Red Cone Galls on oak.

See reference here.

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