Tip Top Bio-Control – Hobbyist Supply

Aphelinus Abdominalis - (Predator)

 

Adult
Small black wasp.

Eggs
Laid inside aphid.

Larva
Spins a cocoon inside aphid, causing the aphid to stiffen into a dark colored mummified shell.

Parasitizes
Aphids– potato and greenhouse.

Shipped
In a shaker bottle.

Release Rates
As soon as first aphids are seen. Within 1 week the first mummies are visible. Release weekly until 80% – 90% of aphids are parasitized (darkened). Advantage is the large number of offspring per female (can be up to 1,000), and also have a long life.