Bee Stylops vs Twisted-Winged Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Bee Stylops | Twisted-Winged Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops pacificus | Elenchus tenuicornis |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Elenchidae |
| Size | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | North America | Europe, 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-Winged Parasitoid
A minute strepsipteran that parasitizes planthoppers of the family Delphacidae. Males have fan-shaped hind wings and raspberry-like compound eyes unique among insects.
Did You Know?
Strepsiptera have unique compound eyes with far fewer but much larger individual lenses than any other insect, resembling a cluster of berries.