Invasive Parasitic Wasps Spread Across the U.S., Threatening Native Ecosystems
TL;DR
A European parasitic wasp, Bootanomyia dorsalis, has been found in the US, with genetic evidence indicating multiple introductions. Its presence threatens native oak gall wasps and the broader ecosystem, potentially disrupting food webs and biodiversity.
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