Aphid parasite vs Ausfeld's Wattle

Aphidius ervi compared with Acacia ausfeldii

Key Differences

  • Aphid parasite is Not Evaluated while Ausfeld's Wattle is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Aphid parasite Ausfeld's Wattle
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Insecta (Insects) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) Fabales (Legumes & Allies)
Family Braconidae Fabaceae
Genus Aphidius Acacia
Species Aphidius ervi Acacia ausfeldii

Conservation Status

Aphid parasite

NE — Not Evaluated

Ausfeld's Wattle

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Aphid parasite Ausfeld's Wattle
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aphid parasite

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

Ausfeld's Wattle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Aphid parasite

The Aphid parasite (Aphidius ervi) is a species in the genus Aphidius. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Ausfeld's Wattle

The Ausfeld's Wattle (Acacia ausfeldii) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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