Leafhopper Strepsipteran vs Twisted-Wing Honeybee Parasite
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Leafhopper Strepsipteran | Twisted-Wing Honeybee Parasite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictophagus calcaratus | Stylops ovinae |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Halictophagidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 1.0-2.0 mm (males) | 2-4 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Farmland | Underground |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
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.
Twisted-Wing Honeybee Parasite
A tiny endoparasite of Andrena bees whose females are permanently embedded in the host's abdomen. Males live only a few hours as free-flying adults with twisted hind wings.
Did You Know?
Male Strepsiptera have the shortest adult lifespan of any insect, often living just 2-5 hours.