Steelblue Ichneumon vs Cotton Aphid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Steelblue Ichneumon | Cotton Aphid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lissopimpla excelsa | Aphis gossypii |
| Order | Hymenoptera | Hemiptera |
| Family | Ichneumonidae | Aphididae |
| Size | 12-18 mm | 1-1.8 mm |
| Habitat | Orchards | Orchards |
| Diet | Parasitoids | Sap Feeders |
| Regions | Australia, New Zealand | Worldwide |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Steelblue Ichneumon
A metallic blue-black ichneumon wasp native to Australia. It is an important parasitoid of pest caterpillars including the introduced cabbage moth.
Did You Know?
It was deliberately introduced to New Zealand to help control pest moth populations in agriculture.
Cotton Aphid
A small yellowish-green to dark green aphid that attacks cotton, cucurbits, and citrus worldwide. It transmits numerous plant viruses and produces copious honeydew.
Did You Know?
Its body color varies from yellow to nearly black depending on temperature, crowding, and host plant quality.