Synergus
Genus of wasps
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Synergus is a genus of gall wasp in the tribe Synergini. It is found worldwide. Species in Synergus are generally inquilines, which means they use the galls of other species of gall wasps.[2] Synergus uses the galls of Cynipini on oak trees.[3]
| Synergus | |
|---|---|
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| Synergus clandestinus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Cynipidae |
| Subfamily: | Cynipinae |
| Tribe: | Synergini |
| Genus: | Synergus Hartig, 1840[1] |
Species
As of 2024, there are at least 127 species in Synergus.[2] Notable species include:
- Synergus itoensis
- Only Synergus species known to induce its own gall.[4]
- Synergus japonicus
- Synergus vulgaris Hartig, 1840
- The type species for Synergus[3]