Aphelinus mali
| Aphelinus mali | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Aphelinidae |
| Genus: | Aphelinus |
| Species: | A. mali |
| Binomial name | |
| Aphelinus mali Haldeman, 1851 | |
Aphelinus mali is a parasitoid wasp that exploits the woolly apple aphid (Eriosoma lanigerum), a pest of apple trees. It is native to the northeastern United States but has been introduced to other parts of the world as a biological pest control agent.