Planthopper Strepsipteran vs Bee-fly Strepsipteran
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Planthopper Strepsipteran | Bee-fly Strepsipteran |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Halictophagus australensis | Stylops ater |
| Order | Strepsiptera | Strepsiptera |
| Family | Halictophagidae | Stylopidae |
| Size | 1.0-2.0 mm (males) | 2.0-3.5 mm (males) |
| Habitat | Wetlands | Rivers & Streams |
| Diet | Parasites | Parasites |
| Regions | Oceania | Europe |
| Conservation | Not Evaluated | Not Evaluated |
Planthopper Strepsipteran
An Australian strepsipteran parasite of delphacid planthoppers. It alters the host's reproductive development and morphology.
Did You Know?
Parasitized planthoppers develop intersex characteristics, with males growing female-like features and vice versa.
Bee-fly Strepsipteran
A dark-bodied strepsipteran that parasitizes Andrena mining bees in Europe. The triungulins actively seek out host bee larvae in nest cells.
Did You Know?
Tiny first-instar larvae ride on flowers and grab onto visiting bees for transport back to the bee's nest.