Aphid parasite vs Maned sloth

Aphidius ervi compared with Bradypus torquatus

Key Differences

• Aphid parasite is Not Evaluated while Maned sloth is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aphid parasite	Maned sloth
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)	Pilosa (Sloths & Anteaters)
Family	Braconidae	Bradypodidae (Three-toed Sloths)
Genus	Aphidius	Bradypus (Three-toed Sloths)
Species	Aphidius ervi	Bradypus torquatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Aphid parasite

NE — Not Evaluated

Maned sloth

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aphid parasite	Maned sloth
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).

Maned sloth

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.