Aphytis Wasp vs Peachtree Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Aphytis Wasp | Peachtree Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aphytis melinus | Synanthedon exitiosa |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Aphelinidae | Sesiidae |
| Size | 0.8-1.2 mm | 25–33 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Worldwide citrus-growing regions | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Peachtree Borer
A clearwing moth that is the most destructive borer of peach trees in North America. Larvae feed in the bark at the soil line of stone fruit trees.
Did You Know?
A single larva can girdle and kill a young peach tree in one season by feeding completely around the trunk base.