Halictid Bee Strepsipteran vs Old World Screwworm
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Halictid Bee Strepsipteran | Old World Screwworm |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictophagus silwoodensis | Chrysomya bezziana |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Halictophagidae | Calliphoridae |
| Size | 1.0-1.5 mm (males) | 8-11 mm |
| Habitat | Meadows | Forests |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe | Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Old World Screwworm
An obligate wound parasite of mammals found across Africa and Asia. Larvae invade wounds and feed on living tissue causing severe myiasis.
Did You Know?
Unlike the New World screwworm, no sterile insect program has yet successfully eradicated this species.