Golden-belted Tachinid vs Sand Wasp Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Golden-belted Tachinid | Sand Wasp Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ectophasia crassipennis | Paraxenos lugubris |
| Order | Diptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Tachinidae | Xenidae |
| Size | 6-10 mm | 2.5-4.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Underground | Beaches & Coastal |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | Europe, Africa |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
Golden-belted Tachinid
A colorful parasitic fly with golden-yellow markings and dark wing patches. Parasitizes shieldbugs and stink bugs. Often seen on umbellifer flowers.
Did You Know?
The conspicuous wing markings may be involved in mating displays among the otherwise cryptic tachinid flies.
Sand Wasp Strepsipteran
A strepsipteran parasite of sand wasps in the genus Bembix. It is found in sandy coastal areas where its host wasps nest.
Did You Know?
Parasitized sand wasps often have visibly protruding strepsipteran puparia between their abdominal segments.