Hornet Strepsipteran vs American Wasp Xenid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hornet Strepsipteran | American Wasp Xenid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenos myrapetrus | Xenos peckii |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Xenidae | Xenidae |
| Size | 4.0-6.0 mm (males) | 3.0-5.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Africa | North America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
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.
American Wasp Xenid
A parasite of paper wasps in eastern North America, commonly found in Polistes fuscatus colonies. It dramatically alters host wasp behavior.
Did You Know?
Up to 40% of paper wasps in some colonies can be parasitized by this twisted-wing parasite.