Greenhouse Whitefly Parasitoid vs Thick-headed Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Greenhouse Whitefly Parasitoid | Thick-headed Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Encarsia formosa | Physocephala rufipes |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Eulophidae | Conopidae |
| Size | 0.5-0.8 mm | 8-14 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Worldwide | Europe |
| 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.
Thick-headed Fly
A wasp-mimicking fly that parasitizes bumblebees by injecting eggs into them mid-flight.
Did You Know?
Infected bumblebees bury themselves in soil where the fly larva pupates.