Greenhouse Whitefly Parasitoid vs Spider Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenhouse Whitefly Parasitoid | Spider Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Encarsia formosa | Cryptocheilus bicolor |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Eulophidae | Pompilidae |
| Size | 0.5-0.8 mm | 20-35 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Predators |
| Regions | Worldwide | Oceania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Greenhouse Whitefly Parasitoid
The most widely used parasitoid wasp in greenhouse biological control worldwide. Parasitized whitefly nymphs turn black, making monitoring easy.
Did You Know?
It reproduces entirely by parthenogenesis since males are extremely rare in commercial populations.
Spider Wasp
A large orange and black wasp that hunts huntsman spiders for its larvae.
Did You Know?
It paralyzes spiders many times its own weight and drags them to a burrow.