Halictid Stylops vs Planthopper Strepsipteran

Side-by-side species comparison

Attribute Halictid Stylops Planthopper Strepsipteran
Scientific Name Stylops nassonowi Halictophagus australensis
Order Strepsiptera Strepsiptera
Family Stylopidae Halictophagidae
Size 1.5-3.0 mm (males) 1.0-2.0 mm (males)
Habitat Underground Wetlands
Diet Parasites Parasites
Regions Europe, Asia Oceania
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.

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Did You Know?

Parasitized bees are effectively castrated and their behavior changes so dramatically the phenomenon is called parasitic castration.

Planthopper Strepsipteran

An Australian strepsipteran parasite of delphacid planthoppers. It alters the host's reproductive development and morphology.

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Did You Know?

Parasitized planthoppers develop intersex characteristics, with males growing female-like features and vice versa.