Ash Whitefly Parasitoid vs White-footed Ant
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Ash Whitefly Parasitoid | White-footed Ant |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Encarsia inaron | Technomyrmex difficilis |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Eulophidae | Formicidae |
| Size | 0.5-1 mm | 2.5-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Heathland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Europe, Asia, North America | Southeast Asia, Southeastern United States, Caribbean |
| 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.
White-footed Ant
A small black ant with pale tarsi that forms enormous colonies numbering in the millions. It is a serious pest in Florida and other subtropical regions.
Did You Know?
Up to half of all workers in a colony are fertile, giving them an extraordinary reproductive rate compared to other ant species.