Halictid Bee Strepsipteran vs Leafhopper Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Halictid Bee Strepsipteran | Leafhopper Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictophagus silwoodensis | Halictophagus calcaratus |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Halictophagidae | Halictophagidae |
| Size | 1.0-1.5 mm (males) | 1.0-2.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Meadows | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | North America, 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.
Leafhopper Strepsipteran
A tiny strepsipteran that parasitizes leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae. The first-instar larvae are among the smallest known insects.
Did You Know?
The first-instar triungulin larva is only about 0.2 mm long, making it one of the smallest free-living insects.