European Stylops vs Dubia Roach
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Stylops | Dubia Roach |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops melittae | Blaptica dubia |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Blattodea |
| Family | Stylopidae | Blaberidae |
| Size | 2.0-4.0 mm (males) | 35-45 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Fruit Feeders |
| Regions | Europe | South America, Central America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
European Stylops
A twisted-wing parasite of mining bees in the genus Andrena. Males are free-flying while females remain permanently embedded in the host bee.
Did You Know?
The female never leaves her host bee and only her brood canal opening protrudes between the bee's abdominal segments.
Dubia Roach
A medium-sized South American cockroach with sexually dimorphic adults: males have full wings while females have only tiny wing stubs. It is widely bred as feeder insects.
Did You Know?
Dubia roaches are preferred feeder insects for reptiles because they cannot climb smooth surfaces or fly, making escape from enclosures nearly impossible.