Hornet Strepsipteran vs Bazaar Fly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hornet Strepsipteran | Bazaar Fly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenos myrapetrus | Musca sorbens |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Diptera |
| Family | Xenidae | Muscidae |
| Size | 4.0-6.0 mm (males) | 5-7 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Woodlands |
| Diet | Parasites | Omnivores |
| Regions | Africa | Africa, South Asia, Southeast Asia |
| 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.
Bazaar Fly
A tropical fly that feeds on eye and wound secretions, spreading trachoma. It is a major public health concern in developing tropical countries.
Did You Know?
It is the primary mechanical vector of trachoma, the world's leading infectious cause of blindness.