Halictid Stylops vs Gold-tailed Ruby Wasp
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Halictid Stylops | Gold-tailed Ruby Wasp |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops nassonowi | Chrysis fulgida |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Hymenoptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Chrysididae |
| Size | 1.5-3.0 mm (males) | 7-12 mm |
| Habitat | Underground | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Central Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
Halictid Stylops
A twisted-wing parasite that targets sweat bees in the family Halictidae. Parasitized bees show altered behavior and suppressed reproduction.
Did You Know?
Parasitized bees are effectively castrated and their behavior changes so dramatically the phenomenon is called parasitic castration.
Gold-tailed Ruby Wasp
A dazzling metallic wasp with a bright green head and thorax and a golden-red abdomen. It is a brood parasite of potter wasps and mason wasps.
Did You Know?
Its armoured exoskeleton is so tough that host wasps cannot sting through it.