Bee Stylops vs Sand Wasp Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Stylops | Sand Wasp Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops pacificus | Paraxenos lugubris |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Xenidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) | 2.5-4.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | North America | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Bee Stylops
A strepsipteran parasite of Andrena bees in western North America. Males emerge as tiny winged adults that live for only a few hours.
Did You Know?
Male strepsipterans have the shortest adult lifespan of any insect, often living less than five hours.
Sand Wasp Strepsipteran
A strepsipteran parasite of sand wasps in the genus Bembix. It is found in sandy coastal areas where its host wasps nest.
Did You Know?
Parasitized sand wasps often have visibly protruding strepsipteran puparia between their abdominal segments.