Black Slip Wasp vs Ash Whitefly Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Black Slip Wasp | Ash Whitefly Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Pimpla instigator | Encarsia inaron |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Eulophidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 0.5-1 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Black Slip Wasp
A medium-sized black ichneumon wasp that parasitizes butterfly and moth pupae. Uses its ovipositor to penetrate through cocoons. A common and widespread species.
Did You Know?
Can drill its ovipositor through tough pupal cases and silk cocoons to reach the developing insect inside.
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.