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Sputnik Gall Wasp - Diplolepis nervosa

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Sputnik Gall Wasp Sputnik Gall Wasp - Diplolepis nervosa dylan Blaise Castle 7 Aug 2023, 5:44 p.m. 3 Aug 2023, 7:06 p.m.
Sputnik Gall Wasp Sputnik Gall Wasp - Diplolepis nervosa dylan Blaise Castle 7 Aug 2023, 5:44 p.m. 3 Aug 2023, 7:06 p.m.
Sputnik Gall Wasp Sputnik Gall Wasp - Diplolepis nervosa dylan Blaise Castle 7 Aug 2023, 5:44 p.m. 3 Aug 2023, 7:06 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK. Habitat includes: Anywhere with roses such as scrub, woodland, hedgerows, field margins, roadside verges, railway banks, coasts, old quarries, wasteland, gardens, parks, allotments, churchyards etc. Other names include: Spiked Pea Gall Wasp.

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