Halictid Bee Strepsipteran vs Bee-fly Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Halictid Bee Strepsipteran | Bee-fly Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictophagus silwoodensis | Stylops ater |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Halictophagidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 1.0-1.5 mm (males) | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Meadows | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Halictid Bee Strepsipteran
A tiny strepsipteran parasite of leafhoppers described from Silwood Park in England. Males have the characteristic twisted hindwings of the order.
Did You Know?
Strepsiptera means twisted wing, referring to the way the hindwings twist during flight like helicopter blades.
Bee-fly Strepsipteran
A dark-bodied strepsipteran that parasitizes Andrena mining bees in Europe. The triungulins actively seek out host bee larvae in nest cells.
Did You Know?
Tiny first-instar larvae ride on flowers and grab onto visiting bees for transport back to the bee's nest.