What is another word for Family Cynipidae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli sˈɪnɪpˌɪdiː] (IPA) 
The Family Cynipidae, commonly known as gall wasps, are a group of insects that induce galls on plants. These structures are created by the wasp's egg-laying activity and serve as a source of nutrition and protection for their growing young. Other names for this group include gallflies, oak apples, and vinegallers. Members of this family are found worldwide and their impact on ecosystems can be significant, as they can affect the growth and health of plants. Gall wasps play an important role in the study of coevolution and ecology and are important to understand both in agricultural and conservation contexts.
