Synergus

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
Synergus clandestinus
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
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]