Painted Lichen Moth vs Ash Whitefly Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Painted Lichen Moth | Ash Whitefly Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hypoprepia fucosa | Encarsia inaron |
| Order | Lepidoptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Arctiidae | Eulophidae |
| Size | 25-33 mm wingspan | 0.5-1 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Wood Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Eastern North America | Europe, Asia, North America |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Painted Lichen Moth
A small moth with distinctive grey forewings bearing bright red-orange stripes running from base to tip. It is one of the lichen moths, whose larvae feed on lichens and algae.
Did You Know?
Its bold warning coloration advertises chemical defenses derived from the lichen compounds its larvae consume.
Ash Whitefly Parasitoid
A minute parasitoid wasp that attacks whitefly nymphs on ash trees and other hosts. It was introduced to California to control the ash whitefly.
Did You Know?
It successfully eliminated ash whitefly as a pest in southern California within just a few years of introduction.