Oregon Oak Gall Wasp vs Common Pimpline Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oregon Oak Gall Wasp | Common Pimpline Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Besbicus mirabilis | Pimpla hypochondriaca |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Ichneumonidae |
| Size | 2–3 mm | 10-15 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Western North America | Europe, Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Oregon Oak Gall Wasp
A gall wasp that induces conspicuous galls on Oregon white oak in western North America. Galls form on leaf veins and can be quite abundant.
Did You Know?
Native Americans used some oak galls medicinally as an astringent to treat mouth sores and skin wounds.
Common Pimpline Wasp
A stout black parasitoid wasp that attacks moth and butterfly pupae. It is one of the most frequently encountered ichneumonids in Europe.
Did You Know?
Females inject venom that permanently paralyzes the host pupa before laying an egg on it.