Neuroterus paradecrescens, a new species of oak gall wasp from Mexico (Hymenoptera: Cynipidae: Cynipini)

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Authors: Rosa D. García-Martiñón, SAMAY BRAVO-CUAUTLE, Betzabeth Cecilia Pérez-Torres, Agustín Aragón-García, Amando Equihua-Martínez, Edith G. Estrada-Venegas, Víctor Cuesta-Porta, GEORGE MELIKA, Silvia Romero-Rangel, Juli Pujade‐Villar
DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5757.3.6
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Abstract

A new species of oak gall wasp, Neuroterus paradecrescens García-Martiñón & Pujade-Villar sp. nov. is described. The description is based on the asexual female generation, that induces galls on the leaves of different endemic oak species of section Quercus. Galls are very similar to Neuroterus saltatorius var. decrescens from Arizona (USA). Diagnosis, distribution and data on the biology of the new species are given. This species represents one of the smallest species of gall wasps.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny Diptera species taxonomy and behavior Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution

Publication details

Journal / source
Zootaxa
Volume
5757
Issue
3
Pages
294–300
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN