Gall Wasp Collection

Aleppo oak, Quercus infectoria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr
FLO4564547 Aleppo oak, Quercus infectoria. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus' Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

A woodcut engraving depicting oak apples and gall wasp responsible for them
5310958 A woodcut engraving depicting oak apples and gall wasp responsible for them. These galls had various uses, including the dye for wool and ink (Aleppo galls)

Robins pincushion gall caused by Gall wasp (Diplolepis rosae) on wild Dog rose (Rosa canina), Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. September

Galls of the Silk button gall wasp (Neuroterus numismalis) on the underside of a fallen Oak (Quercus sp. ) leaf
Galls of the Silk button gall wasp (Neuroterus numismalis) on the underside of a fallen Oak (Quercus sp.) leaf. A single adult wasp will emerge from each gall, Peak District National Park

Gall wasp, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999192 Gall wasp, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Gall wasp (chromolitho)
2782767 Gall wasp (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gall wasp. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

Useful insects (coloured engraving)
997739 Useful insects (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Ecosystem - Oak Quercus; Marsh Tit, Squirrel, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Aphid, Ladybird, Weevil, Moth, Grub, Gall wasp
Ecosystem - Oak (Quercus); Marsh Tit, Squirrel, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Aphid, Ladybird, Weevil, Moth, Grub, Gall wasp, Short-toed Treecreeper, illustration

Sleep apple or bedeguare of the Gall wasp -Cynipidae-, on a dog rose -Rosa canina-, Allgaeu region, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Gall of the Oriental Chestnut Gall Wasp or Asian Chestnust Gall Wasp -Dryocosmus kuriphilus-, Switzerland

Robins Pincushion (Diplolepis rosae) gall, on rose stem, Dorset, England, July

Beech Gallwasp (Mikiola fagi) galls, on Common Beech (Fagus sylvatica) leaf, France, August

Gall Wasp (Andricus gemmeus) galls, on Oak (Quercus sp. ) sapling, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September
Gall Wasp (Andricus gemmeus) galls, on Oak (Quercus sp.) sapling, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, September

Robins pincushion on rose
Robins pincushion (Diplolepis rosae), also known as Bedeguar Gall, on a rose, caused by a gall wasp. Photographed in Dorset

Oak pancake spangle gall, SEM
Oak pancake spangle gall. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a gall on a leaf from an oak tree (Quercus robur)

Spangle galls on an oak leaf, SEM
Spangle galls on an oak leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of spangle galls on the underside of a leaf from the English oak (Quercus robur) tree

Adult gall wasp
Gall wasps are dark-coloured tiny insects only a few millimetres long. Most gall wasps form galls which are abnormal growths on a plant or tree which develop as a result of the attack

Cynipidae, adult gall wasps
Adult gall wasps inspecting an oak gall in which the parasitic wasps lay their eggs

Adult gall wasps
Gall wasps are dark-coloured tiny insects only a few millimetres long. Most gall wasps form galls which are abnormal growths on a plant or tree which develop as a result of the attack

Oak apple galls
Galls growing on the tips of two oak twigs

Spangle Gall (Neuroterus numismalis) On underside of oak leaves

Cherry Galls (Cynips quercusifolii)
Cherry Galls caused by the gall wasp (Cynips quercusifolii) on an oak leaf in autumn. Photographed in Romania

Wasp Gall - on Rose "Robins pincushion"
PPG-139 Wasp Gall - on Rose "Robins pincushion" Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Cherry galls caused by a gall wasp Cynips quercusifolii on oak leaf; autumn. Romania
ROG-13417 Cherry galls caused by a gall wasp on oak leaf; autumn. Romania Cynips quercusifolii Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Gall-wasp - Silk Button Spangle Galls on Oak
ROG-7908 Gall-wasp - Silk Button Spangle Galls on Oak Neuroterus numismalis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Oak apple galls, on oak; caused by a gall wasp
ROG-11540 OAK - apple galls, caused by the Oak Apple Gall wasp UK Biorhiza pallida The oak apple gall wasp (Biorhiza pallida) lays her eggs in a leaf bud

Gall Wasp - cross section
PPG-285 Gall Wasp - cross section Biorrhiza pallida Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Gall Wasp / Robins Pincusion
PPG-140 Gall Wasp / Robins Pincushion Diplolepis rosae Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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The gall wasp, also known as Diplolepis rosae, is a fascinating insect that causes unique formations on various plants. One such formation is the Robins pincushion gall, which can be found on wild Dog rose (Rosa canina). These galls are caused by the gall wasp and create a striking sight with their intricate patterns. Another example of the gall wasp's handiwork is seen in the Silk button gall. These galls can be found on fallen Oak leaves in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. Each gall houses a single adult wasp that will emerge from its cozy home. Dating back to 1833-39, there exists a colored engraving depicting the gall wasp. This artwork showcases the beauty and intricacy of this tiny creature's existence. In addition to being visually captivating, these insects also serve important roles within ecosystems, and are considered useful insects and play their part in maintaining balance in nature. One interesting phenomenon associated with these creatures is called "Sleep apple" or "bedeguare. " Found on dog roses in Bavaria, Germany and other parts of Europe, these structures are created by Cynipidae - another family of gall wasps. The Sleep apples add an element of mystery to these already enchanting insects. Moving away from roses and oak leaves, we find yet another species affected by this insect: Oriental Chestnut Gall Wasp or Asian Chestnut Gall Wasp (Dryocosmus kuriphilus). In Switzerland, they form galls on chestnuts trees adding further diversity to their repertoire. Gall wasps have been observed worldwide creating intriguing formations like Robins Pincushion galls found in Dorset England during July or Beech Gallwasp galls discovered on Common Beech leaves in France during August.