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Thimbleberry Gall Wasp
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Thimbleberry Gall Wasp

Diastrophus kincaidii

Diastrophus kincaidii, also known as the thimbleberry gallmaker wasp, is a species of cynipid wasp that induces integral stem galls on thimbleberry plants. Galls induced by this wasp are the foundation of a derivative ecosystem, supporting a weevil and at least nine parasitic wasps.

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