A case of evolutionary convergence in galls of Old and New World cynipids (Hymenoptera Cynipidae)

Authors

  • Samay Bravo-Cuautle
  • Víctor Cuesta-Porta
  • Silvia Romero-Rangel
  • Mónica Rangel-Villafranco
  • Edith G. Estrada-Venegas
  • Armando Equihua-Martínez
  • Agustín Aragón-García
  • Betzabeth C Pérez-Torres
  • Uriel M. Barrera-Ruiz
  • Rosa D. García-Martiñón
  • Juli Pujade-Villar

Keywords:

Hymenoptera, Cynipini, <i>Neuroterus, Plagiotrochus</i>, galls, evolutionary convergence.

Abstract

The galls of Plagiotrochus quercusilicis from the Western Palearctic and Neuroterus fusifex from Mexico are compared, as an exampleof evolutionary convergence. It is mentioned for the first time that the galls of N. fusifex can be found in the leaves. New hosts are found forN. fusifex and its distribution area is mentioned. New data on the biology of N. fusifex are presented.

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Published

2025-05-07

Issue

Vol. 88 (1-4) : 2024

Section

Gea, Flora et Fauna

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