What are gall wasps?
Q: What are gall wasps?
A: Gall wasps are a family (Cynipidae) of the order Hymenoptera, also known as gallflies.
Q: In what suborder of wasps do gall wasps belong to?
A: Gall wasps belong to the Apocrita suborder of wasps.
Q: How many species of gall wasps are known worldwide?
A: About 1300 species of gall wasps are known worldwide.
Q: How small are gall wasps?
A: Gall wasps are small creatures, ranging from 1-8 mm in size.
Q: How many species of gall wasps are found in Europe?
A: About 360 species of 36 different genera of gall wasps are found in Europe.
Q: How many species of gall wasps are found in North America?
A: Some 800 species of gall wasps are found in North America.
Q: What is the scientific name for gall wasps?
A: Gall wasps belong to the family Cynipidae in the order Hymenoptera.
