Leafhopper Strepsipteran vs Two-Spotted Hister Beetle
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Leafhopper Strepsipteran | Two-Spotted Hister Beetle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictophagus calcaratus | Hister bipustulatus |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Coleoptera |
| Family | Halictophagidae | Histeridae |
| Size | 1.0-2.0 mm (males) | 4-6 mm |
| Habitat | Farmland | Farmland |
| Diet | Parasites | Predators |
| Regions | North America, Europe | Europe, Western Asia |
| 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.
Two-Spotted Hister Beetle
A small, globular black beetle with two red-orange spots on its truncated elytra. It is commonly found in dung where it hunts fly larvae.
Did You Know?
Its truncated wing cases leave the last two abdominal segments permanently exposed, a characteristic shared by all histerids.