Aphytis is a genus of chalcid wasps in the family Aphelinidae.

[2] Aphytis are ectoparasitoids of armoured scale insects (Diaspididae).

[3][4] Various Aphytis species are used for biological control of armoured scales.

Of these, the most polyphagous and widespread is A. chrysomphali, which has been reared from over 50 hosts.

[7] Aphytis wasps can be harmed by pollutants in environments where they are used, such as insecticide residues[8] and dust.