Parasitoid wasp
Aphelinus asychis
Adult parasitoid wasps live around aphid colonies in fields, orchards, gardens, and greenhouses. Females search aphids with their antennae and lay eggs in suitable hosts, while adults may also feed on nectar, honeydew, and host fluids. Despite its minute size, this wasp is widely used in biological control because its young kill pest aphids from within.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Parasitoid wasp