Blueberry Stem Gall Wasp (Hemadas nubilipennis)

On a Vaccinium pallidum stem on a forested trail. Note the exit hole!

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Christine Young

Lion

Cool! Did you cut it open? Posted 4 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Due to the exit hole, no. I found a fresh specimen yesterday that I cut open (and in which I found a larva)! So I'll post that whenever I get the energy haha Posted 4 years ago
2. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Posted 4 years ago
3. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Awesome! Posted 4 years ago

The Blueberry Stem Gall Wasp

Hemadas nubilipennnis is a pteromalid wasp which creates stem galls on blueberry species (Vaccinium spp.). Larvae develop inside the gall. They emerge as adults in spring.

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Similar species: Wasps, Bees, Sawflies And Ants

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling