Hymenoptera26 species

Family Aphelinidae

Aphelinidae is a family in the order Hymenoptera. Browse 26 named species recorded in this family, or open an individual profile for its available identification and natural-history information.

Species in Aphelinidae (26)

Aphelinus asychis

A tiny, stocky parasitoid wasp, typically measuring around 0.9 -1.2 mm in length. Typically has a dark brown to black head and thorax. The abdomen is typically yellow, sometimes darkening toward the tip in males. Submarginal vein with only two setae.

Woolly Apple Aphid parasitoid

Aphelinus mali

A species native to Northeastern United States that has been introduced in many other countries to control aphids, in particular the woolly apple aphid Eriosoma lanigerum . Annals of the Entomological Society of America .

Centrodora amoena

A small wasp (~2mm). Head brownish, thorax yellow, abdomen dark, legs mainly yellow, hind coxa and femur dark. Unless identified by a recognised expert, a photo is required and the specimen should be examined with a microscope. In the comments box, s

Coccophagus lycimnia

Identification: Females with conspicuous yellow spot on scutellum. Spot absent in males. This species is sometimes used for the control of scale insects in greenhouses.