Oregon Oak Gall Wasp vs Walker's Cicada
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Oregon Oak Gall Wasp | Walker's Cicada |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Besbicus mirabilis | Neotibicen pronotalis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Cicadidae |
| Size | 2–3 mm | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Grasslands | Grasslands |
| Diet | Gall Makers | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Western North America | North America |
| 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.
Walker's Cicada
A large cicada of the southern United States with a distinctive loud buzzing call. It prefers hot, open habitats and sings during peak afternoon heat.
Did You Know?
It is named after the entomologist Thomas J. Walker who studied insect acoustics extensively.