Aphid parasite vs Goldman's Nectar Bat

Aphidius ervi compared with Lonchophylla mordax

Key Differences

• Aphid parasite is Not Evaluated while Goldman's Nectar Bat is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aphid parasite	Goldman's Nectar Bat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Braconidae	Phyllostomidae
Genus	Aphidius	Lonchophylla
Species	Aphidius ervi	Lonchophylla mordax

Evolutionary Relationship

Aphid parasite and Goldman's Nectar Bat share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Aphid parasite

NE — Not Evaluated

Goldman's Nectar Bat

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aphid parasite	Goldman's Nectar Bat
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).

Goldman's Nectar Bat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Aphid parasite

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