Bee Stylops vs Sweat Bee Stylops
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Stylops | Sweat Bee Stylops |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops pacificus | Stylops nevinsoni |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) | 2.0-3.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | North America | Europe |
| 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.
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.