Hornet Strepsipteran vs Twisted-Winged Parasitoid
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Hornet Strepsipteran | Twisted-Winged Parasitoid |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Xenos myrapetrus | Elenchus tenuicornis |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Xenidae | Elenchidae |
| Size | 4.0-6.0 mm (males) | 1-3 mm |
| Habitat | Woodlands | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Africa | Europe, 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.
Twisted-Winged Parasitoid
A minute strepsipteran that parasitizes planthoppers of the family Delphacidae. Males have fan-shaped hind wings and raspberry-like compound eyes unique among insects.
Did You Know?
Strepsiptera have unique compound eyes with far fewer but much larger individual lenses than any other insect, resembling a cluster of berries.