Aphid parasite vs Leightons linsang

Aphidius ervi compared with Poiana leightoni

Key Differences

• Aphid parasite is Not Evaluated while Leightons linsang is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aphid parasite	Leightons linsang
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Braconidae	Viverridae
Genus	Aphidius	Poiana
Species	Aphidius ervi	Poiana leightoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Aphid parasite and Leightons linsang share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Aphid parasite

NE — Not Evaluated

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aphid parasite	Leightons linsang
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).

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Aphid parasite

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