Large Oak Cynipid vs Australian Web Spinner
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Large Oak Cynipid | Australian Web Spinner |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cynips quercusfolii | Metoligotoma reducta |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Embioptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Australembiidae |
| Size | 2.5–4 mm | 8.0-12.0 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Large Oak Cynipid
A gall wasp that induces cherry-sized galls on the undersides of oak leaves. The galls turn from green to red as they mature in autumn.
Did You Know?
The colorful galls were historically known as 'oak cherries' and were sometimes mistaken for real fruit by children.
Australian Web Spinner
An Australian web spinner found under eucalyptus bark in eastern Australia. It is endemic to the continent and belongs to a uniquely Australian family.
Did You Know?
Australia has its own endemic family of web spinners found nowhere else on Earth.