Lemon-tree Borer Parasite vs African Melon Leaf Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Lemon-tree Borer Parasite | African Melon Leaf Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Diachasmimorpha longicaudata | Aulacophora africana |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Braconidae | Chrysomelidae |
| Size | 4-7 mm | 6-8 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Farmland |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands, Central America, Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Lemon-tree Borer Parasite
A parasitoid of fruit fly larvae that has been released worldwide for biological control of tephritid pests. Females locate host larvae concealed inside ripening fruit using their long ovipositors.
Did You Know?
She can pierce through the rind of a mango or guava to deposit an egg directly onto a fruit fly maggot inside.
African Melon Leaf Beetle
A bright orange to yellowish-red beetle with a smooth, shiny surface that is a significant pest of cucurbit crops across sub-Saharan Africa. Both adults and larvae cause feeding damage.
Did You Know?
Adults are attracted to cucurbitacins and can completely defoliate young cucumber and melon plants within days of crop emergence.