Aphytis Wasp vs Emerald Driver Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aphytis Wasp | Emerald Driver Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphytis melinus | Dorylus emeryi |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Aphelinidae | Dorylidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.2 mm | 3-12 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Forests |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Omnivores |
| Regions | Worldwide citrus-growing regions | West Africa (Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone) |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Aphytis Wasp
A tiny golden-yellow parasitoid wasp that is the primary biocontrol agent of California red scale on citrus. It lays eggs beneath the scale cover where its larva feeds externally on the host.
Did You Know?
California produces over one billion of these wasps per year for release in citrus orchards.
Emerald Driver Ant
A medium-sized driver ant with dark brown to black coloration found in West African forests. Colonies conduct raiding parties primarily at night. Workers form living bridges and chains with their bodies to cross obstacles.
Did You Know?
Workers can form living rafts by linking their bodies together to cross streams and flooded areas during raids.