Leafhopper Strepsipteran vs Cricket Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Leafhopper Strepsipteran | Cricket Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictophagus calcaratus | Caenocholax fenyesi |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Halictophagidae | Myrmecolacidae |
| Size | 1.0-2.0 mm (males) | 1.5-3.0 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | North America, Europe | North America, Central America |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Leafhopper Strepsipteran
A tiny strepsipteran that parasitizes leafhoppers in the family Cicadellidae. The first-instar larvae are among the smallest known insects.
Did You Know?
The first-instar triungulin larva is only about 0.2 mm long, making it one of the smallest free-living insects.
Cricket Strepsipteran
An unusual strepsipteran whose males parasitize ants while females parasitize crickets. This dual-host system is unique among parasites.
Did You Know?
Males and females of this species parasitize completely different insect orders, a phenomenon unique to the family Myrmecolacidae.