Ash Whitefly Parasitoid vs Ashy Mining Bee
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ash Whitefly Parasitoid | Ashy Mining Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Encarsia inaron | Andrena cineraria |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Eulophidae | Andrenidae |
| Size | 0.5-1 mm | 10-14 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Western Europe, Central Europe, Northern Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
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.
Ashy Mining Bee
A striking black and grey solitary bee with silvery-white hair bands on its thorax. It nests in compacted soil and is one of the first bees to appear in spring.
Did You Know?
Large aggregations of hundreds of nest holes can appear suddenly on garden lawns in April.