Ash Whitefly Parasitoid vs Tinkerbell Fairyfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ash Whitefly Parasitoid | Tinkerbell Fairyfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Encarsia inaron | Tinkerbella nana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Eulophidae | Mymaridae |
| Size | 0.5-1 mm | 0.25 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Central America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
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.
Tinkerbell Fairyfly
One of the smallest insects ever described, named after Peter Pans Tinker Bell. Discovered in Costa Rica in 2013. Measures only 0.25 mm in length.
Did You Know?
Named after the fairy Tinkerbell, this wasp is so tiny it can stand on the tip of a human hair — it was described in 2013 from specimens collected using specialized micro-traps.