Hornet Strepsipteran vs Banded Hairstreak
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hornet Strepsipteran | Banded Hairstreak |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenos myrapetrus | Satyrium calanus |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Lepidoptera |
| Family | Xenidae | Lycaenidae |
| Size | 4.0-6.0 mm (males) | 25-32 mm wingspan |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Nectar Feeders |
| Regions | Africa | Eastern United States and southeastern Canada |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Banded Hairstreak
A small dark brown butterfly with conspicuous bands of white-edged dark dashes on its hindwing underside. It has a short thin tail and a small orange spot near the tail.
Did You Know?
It rubs its hindwings together after landing, moving the tails to mimic antennae and trick predators into attacking the wrong end.