Preseucoela imallshookupis

Preseucoela imallshookupis is a species of gall wasp. The genus name, Preseucoela, is named after Elvis Presley (combining the first half of his last name with "-eucoela", a suffix used in other related genera) while the species name is derived from the Elvis Presley song "All Shook Up".[1] This particular species is known to attack oak trees or rose plants.

Preseucoela imallshookupis
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P. imallshookupis
Binomial name
Preseucoela imallshookupis
Buffington, 2004

See also

  • List of animals named after celebrities

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