American Wasp Xenid vs Sweat Bee Stylops
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | American Wasp Xenid | Sweat Bee Stylops |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenos peckii | Stylops nevinsoni |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Xenidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 3.0-5.0 mm (males) | 2.0-3.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
Sweat Bee Stylops
A strepsipteran endoparasite of Andrena bees in the British Isles. Parasitized bees emerge earlier than unparasitized individuals.
Did You Know?
Infected bees emerge from hibernation earlier in spring, which helps the strepsipteran synchronize its mating season.