Halictid Stylops vs Hornet Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Halictid Stylops | Hornet Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Stylops nassonowi | Xenos myrapetrus |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Stylopidae | Xenidae |
| Size | 1.5-3.0 mm (males) | 4.0-6.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Underground | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Europe, Asia | Africa |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
Hornet Strepsipteran
A large strepsipteran parasite of hornets and social wasps in tropical Africa. Males have distinctive fan-shaped hindwings.
Did You Know?
Male strepsipterans have large eyes with only about 50 facets each, giving them the coarsest visual resolution of any insect.