Ash Whitefly Parasitoid vs Flat Oak Borer
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ash Whitefly Parasitoid | Flat Oak Borer |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Encarsia inaron | Smodicum cucujiforme |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Eulophidae | Cerambycidae |
| Size | 0.5-1 mm | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Wood Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Eastern North America |
| 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.
Flat Oak Borer
An unusually flat, reddish-brown cerambycid that breeds under the bark of dead oaks in North America. Its flattened body allows it to navigate the tight spaces between bark and sapwood. Adults are nocturnal and attracted to lights.
Did You Know?
Its body is so flat that it was originally described as a member of Cucujidae, the flat bark beetle family.