Spangle Gall Wasp vs Australian Stiletto Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Spangle Gall Wasp | Australian Stiletto Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neuroterus quercusbaccarum | Anabarhynchus bilineatus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Cynipidae | Therevidae |
| Size | 1.5–2.5 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Herbivores | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Australia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Spangle Gall Wasp
A tiny gall wasp that produces flat, disc-shaped spangle galls on the undersides of oak leaves. It alternates between two distinct gall forms across generations.
Did You Know?
A single oak leaf may carry over a hundred spangle galls, yet the tree suffers minimal harm.
Australian Stiletto Fly
A slender gray stiletto fly with two pale longitudinal stripes on the thorax and a distinctly tapered abdomen. It is commonly found resting on foliage or on the ground in bushland.
Did You Know?
Australia has an exceptionally high diversity of stiletto flies, with over 500 described species in the family.