European Stylops vs Schizonotus Chalcid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | European Stylops | Schizonotus Chalcid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops melittae | Schizonotus sieboldi |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Chalcididae |
| Size | 2.0-4.0 mm (males) | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasitoids |
| Regions | Europe | East Asia, Japan |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Schizonotus Chalcid
A parasitoid of mason bee larvae found across temperate Asia. It enters the sealed mud nests of Osmia bees to lay its eggs on the developing bee larvae.
Did You Know?
It times its attack to coincide with the brief window when mason bee cells are sealed but larvae are still vulnerable.