Alder Spittlebug vs Ash Whitefly Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Alder Spittlebug | Ash Whitefly Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphrophora alni | Encarsia inaron |
| Order | Hemiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Aphrophoridae | Eulophidae |
| Size | 8-10 mm | 0.5-1 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Sap Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Alder Spittlebug
A common European spittlebug found on willows and alders. Nymphs produce copious frothy spittle masses and adults can jump impressive distances.
Did You Know?
The frothy spittle mass protects the nymph from temperature extremes, predators, and parasitoids while also preventing desiccation.
Ash Whitefly Parasitoid
A minute parasitoid wasp that attacks whitefly nymphs on ash trees and other hosts. It was introduced to California to control the ash whitefly.
Did You Know?
It successfully eliminated ash whitefly as a pest in southern California within just a few years of introduction.