Citrus Mealybug Encyrtid vs Common Lime Butterfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Citrus Mealybug Encyrtid | Common Lime Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Leptomastix dactylopii | Papilio demoleus |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Encyrtidae | Papilionidae |
| Size | 1.5-2.5 mm | 80-100 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | South America, Mediterranean, Worldwide (introduced) | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Caribbean |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Citrus Mealybug Encyrtid
A solitary parasitoid wasp specific to citrus mealybugs, used globally in greenhouse biological control. Adults are slender with iridescent wings and long antennae.
Did You Know?
A single female can parasitize up to 100 mealybugs in her lifetime, making her a potent biological control agent.
Common Lime Butterfly
Black swallowtail covered in pale yellow spots and lacking hindwing tails. A major pest of citrus across Asia and recently invaded the Caribbean.
Did You Know?
It is one of the most successful invasive butterflies, having colonized the Caribbean since 2004.