Queensland Fruit Fly vs Citrus Mealybug Encyrtid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Queensland Fruit Fly | Citrus Mealybug Encyrtid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bactrocera tryoni | Leptomastix dactylopii |
| Order | Diptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Tephritidae | Encyrtidae |
| Size | 6-8 mm | 1.5-2.5 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Fruit Feeders | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Australia, Pacific Islands | South America, Mediterranean, Worldwide (introduced) |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Queensland Fruit Fly
Australia's most economically damaging fruit fly with a reddish-brown body. It attacks a wide range of cultivated fruits and vegetables.
Did You Know?
Interstate quarantine zones in Australia exist largely to prevent its spread to fruit-growing regions.
Citrus Mealybug Encyrtid
A solitary parasitoid wasp specific to citrus mealybugs, used globally in greenhouse biological control. Adults are slender with iridescent wings and long antennae.
Did You Know?
A single female can parasitize up to 100 mealybugs in her lifetime, making her a potent biological control agent.