D3182: Darwin's vampire problem

The avian vampire fly (Philornis downsi), an invasive bird-parasitic fly in the Galapagos Islands, is causing high mortality rates of endemic birds including Darwin's Finches. Due to the extinction risk posed, biological control has been deemed the most promising long-term solution for controlling the fly’s population. The parasitoid wasp Conura annulifera (Hymenoptera: Chalcididae), a specialist in the genus Philornis, is considered to be a promising biological control candidate. This infographic distills information regarding the process of risk assessment of Conura annulifera in a straightforward and digestible manner for the general public, including people with no background in entomology or science in general.