Does a fig wasp map exist?

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Shawn

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Posted 1431920718	Reply with quote #1

I have been searching for a map that shows where fig wasps are present in the US and specifically Southern California. Is anyone aware of map like this? I have searched the forums and the internet with no results. Thanks for your help __________________ Shawn San Diego, CA Zone 10a Wishlist: Galicia Negra, Smith, Martinenca Rimada, Longue D'Aout (received thanks Gary), MBVS, CDD Blanc, Black Tuscan, Falls Gold Have (most are less than 1 year old): VdB, RdB, Celestial, Yellow Long Neck, Unk LSU TC, Magnolia, CDD Noir, CDD Grise, Maltese Falcon, Black Madera, Panache, Deanna, Peter's Honey, Vasilika Sika, Red Italian

Rob

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Posted 1431960047	Reply with quote #2

Sure. It's a huge map of the U.S. which is almost entire white, with a little tiny dot in the fig growing area of California. If you are in SD, then there's a good chance there are wasps nearby. But in your specific location? I don't think the wasps will go very far from their host tree. So it's really what's your proximity to an established stand. __________________ Rob Maryland Zone 7 http://rbfigs.webs.com/

donpaid

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Posted 1431993195	Reply with quote #3

I've been searching for a map of the fig wasp distribution too, but I have not found one yet. However, what I did find was a map of the documented fig trees that are growing in the wild in California, though I suspect there are more of them. Here is the link http://www.calflora.org/cgi-bin/species_query.cgi?where-taxon=Ficus+carica

greenfig

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Posted 1431994535 · Edited	Reply with quote #4

Dan, Thanks for the map! Awesome! It does some funny things as you try to zoom in and out though. The square sizes stay the same and cover different areas. I think it has some optimal true zoom level to view the map. It is interesting that there are no records between Santa Barbara and Monterey up to Fresno off the coast. I am sure the wasp is there, just no people to report :) I see a dot (tree) not far from where I live, will go and check it out! I have not seen it before. __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

Shawn

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Posted 1431999954	Reply with quote #5

Thanks for the info everyone. Maybe Ill get lucky. __________________ Shawn San Diego, CA Zone 10a Wishlist: Galicia Negra, Smith, Martinenca Rimada, Longue D'Aout (received thanks Gary), MBVS, CDD Blanc, Black Tuscan, Falls Gold Have (most are less than 1 year old): VdB, RdB, Celestial, Yellow Long Neck, Unk LSU TC, Magnolia, CDD Noir, CDD Grise, Maltese Falcon, Black Madera, Panache, Deanna, Peter's Honey, Vasilika Sika, Red Italian

greenfig

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Posted 1432001021	Reply with quote #6

Shawn, Take a ripe fig when it is ready and test the seeds in a glass of water (after washing off the pulp). If they sink (the majority), the wasps were there and the figs were pollinated! __________________ wish list: Violeta, Calderona. USDA z 10a, SoCal

Shawn

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Posted 1432004416	Reply with quote #7

Thanks for the tip Greenfig! __________________ Shawn San Diego, CA Zone 10a Wishlist: Galicia Negra, Smith, Martinenca Rimada, Longue D'Aout (received thanks Gary), MBVS, CDD Blanc, Black Tuscan, Falls Gold Have (most are less than 1 year old): VdB, RdB, Celestial, Yellow Long Neck, Unk LSU TC, Magnolia, CDD Noir, CDD Grise, Maltese Falcon, Black Madera, Panache, Deanna, Peter's Honey, Vasilika Sika, Red Italian

donpaid

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Posted 1432016630 · Edited	Reply with quote #8

Greenfig, I noticed too that the map had difficulties in zooming in and out. Give it a little patience and it can give a lot of information. It pinpoints exactly where there are fig trees. It's a great resource for fig enthusiasts. I noticed too that there dots in my area. I even found some fully matured fig trees that were not documented on the map; I'm sure there are many trees that are growing in the valleys and ravines that have not been accounted for. A few weeks ago I drove to to where the dots were on the map, and I was amazed to see fig trees actually growing there! I think that whoever put that website together deserves some fig cuttings or a tree or something :) I'll be heading back soon to gather caprifigs and maybe even some fruit.

DesertDance

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Posted 1432043055	Reply with quote #9

Nice map! Just as I thought, not one here! I have managed to locate 3 trees in people's backyards, but that's it. I know that the wasp rides the winds and will drop down within 100 miles of the host, so I have hope. __________________ Zone 9b, Southern California. "First year they sleep, Second year they creep, Third year they leap!" Wish List: I wish all of you happy fig collecting! My wishes have been fulfilled!

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