Bee Stylops vs Twisted-Wing Delphacid Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Stylops | Twisted-Wing Delphacid Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops pacificus | Elenchus japonicus |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Elenchidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) | 1-3 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | North America | East Asia, Japan, China, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Twisted-Wing Delphacid Parasite
A tiny parasitoid of rice planthoppers, important in Asian rice agroecosystems. Males are free-flying with twisted wings; females are grub-like endoparasites.
Did You Know?
As a natural enemy of rice planthoppers, this species plays a significant role in biological pest control in Asian rice farming.