House Fly Pupal Parasitoid vs Potato Leafhopper
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | House Fly Pupal Parasitoid | Potato Leafhopper |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Muscidifurax raptor | Empoasca fabae |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Pteromalidae | Cicadellidae |
| Size | 1-2 mm | 3-3.5 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Herbivores |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Eastern North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
House Fly Pupal Parasitoid
A minute parasitoid wasp that develops inside house fly and stable fly pupae. It is sold commercially for biological fly management.
Did You Know?
Each female destroys about 50 fly pupae in her lifetime through a combination of parasitism and host-feeding.
Potato Leafhopper
A small bright green leafhopper that causes hopperburn on potato, bean, and alfalfa leaves. It migrates northward each spring on storm fronts from the Gulf states.
Did You Know?
It runs sideways when disturbed, a distinctive behavior that helps distinguish it from other leafhoppers.