European Stylops vs Raspy Cricket
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Stylops | Raspy Cricket |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops melittae | Cooraboorama canberrae |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Orthoptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Gryllacrididae |
| Size | 2.0-4.0 mm (males) | 20-30 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Herbivores |
| Regions | Europe | Oceania |
| 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.
Raspy Cricket
A nocturnal wingless cricket that builds silk-lined shelters from folded leaves.
Did You Know?
It produces silk from its mouthparts, one of few non-larval insects to do so.