German Scorpionfly vs European Stylops
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | German Scorpionfly | European Stylops |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Panorpa germanica | Stylops melittae |
| Order | Mecoptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Panorpidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 12-16 mm | 2.0-4.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Carrion Feeders | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
German Scorpionfly
A scorpionfly with bold wing markings found in shaded woodland habitats across central Europe. Like other Panorpa species, it has a distinctive elongated face.
Did You Know?
German scorpionflies frequently steal prey from spider webs, delicately plucking trapped insects without becoming ensnared themselves.
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.