American Wasp Xenid vs Asian Xenid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Wasp Xenid | Asian Xenid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenos peckii | Xenos oxyodontes |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Xenidae | Xenidae |
| Size | 3.0-5.0 mm (males) | 3.0-4.5 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | North America | Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
American Wasp Xenid
A parasite of paper wasps in eastern North America, commonly found in Polistes fuscatus colonies. It dramatically alters host wasp behavior.
Did You Know?
Up to 40% of paper wasps in some colonies can be parasitized by this twisted-wing parasite.
Asian Xenid
A strepsipteran parasite of Ropalidia paper wasps in tropical Asia. It modifies host wasp social behavior and colony dynamics.
Did You Know?
Parasitized worker wasps become lazy freeloaders that beg food from nestmates instead of foraging.