Encyrtus Scale Parasite vs Red-Tipped Tumbling Flower Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Encyrtus Scale Parasite | Red-Tipped Tumbling Flower Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Encyrtus infelix | Mordellina pustulata |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Encyrtidae | Mordellidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 3-5 mm |
| Habitat | Gardens | Meadows |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Mediterranean, North America, Australia | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Encyrtus Scale Parasite
A parasitoid wasp that attacks soft scale insects on citrus and ornamental trees. It was among the earliest parasitoids used in classical biological control programs.
Did You Know?
Its introduction to California in the late 1800s was one of the pioneering successes of classical biological control.
Red-Tipped Tumbling Flower Beetle
A small tumbling flower beetle with dark elytra bearing reddish markings, found across Europe. Larvae develop inside the stems of composite plants.
Did You Know?
Its larvae bore through the pith of thistle stems, pupating inside and emerging as adults through a neat exit hole.